THE LICENSING QUESTION.
STATEMENT BY THE PREMIER. NO BILL THIS SESSION. v (By Telegraph —Press A tsociation.) WELLINGTON, Last Night, In the House of Representatives tonight, the Hon. W- F. Massey stated with reaard to licensing legislation that a Bill would fee circulated this sessiajn, hut would not be gone on with until early next session. The House would be given an opportunity of voting on three proposals, viz. (1) a clause making clear the questions on the ballot papers; (2) remedying defects in connection with the registration of barmaids; and (3) a provision to reduce the national majority from 60 per cent, to 55 per cent. There would be other minor amendments. The question would not be made a party one, nor would the Bill be regarded as a policy measure. Eacli member would ,vote in accordance with his convictions and pledges. There were differences in' the House and in the Cabinet on the matter, said Mr Massey, and the whole thiiig would be left for tli<? House to decide.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 5 December 1913, Page 5
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171THE LICENSING QUESTION. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 5 December 1913, Page 5
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