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BRITISH POLITICS

THE VETO BILL

j TWO DAYS FOR DEBATE. J (Received February 21, 9 a.m.) i LONDON, February 20. . The Veto Bill, to be introduced in the House of Commons to-morrow, is identical with that of 1910, including the preamble.

The Prime Minister, Mr Asquith, has promised a two days' debate on the first reading.

GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS. (Received Last Night, 10.10 o'clock.) LONDON, February 21. The motion to suspend Mr Ginnell for a week for insulting the Speaker of the House of Commons was carried by 311 votes to 84. Mr Hobhouse, on behalf of the Hon. D. Lloyd-George, reviewed the financial resolutions connected with the Budget. The Government proposed to'say that the whole of the old age pensions,, which would soon reach £12,700,000, should be considered. A portion should be borne by the ratepayers, and it was therefore intended to retain half the land taxes. The local authorities would be relieved of paupers to the extent of £2,000,000, and the Education authorities would be granted £1,384,000 annually, instead of depending on the fluctuation of whisky duties. Provision would be made to prevent lessors passing an increment tax on the lessees, while the licensed duties would be modified in conformity with recent judgments.

REFORM OF THE LORDS

(Received Last Night, 10.10 o'clock.)

LONDON, February 21

A meeting of. Unionists of the House of Commons on Thursday will discuss the early introduction of the House of Lords Bill, to reform the constitution. . ...

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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10171, 22 February 1911, Page 5

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BRITISH POLITICS Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10171, 22 February 1911, Page 5

BRITISH POLITICS Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10171, 22 February 1911, Page 5

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