QUESTIONS

Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 20128, 16 July 1914, Page 5

QUESTIONS

The remainder of the sitting was taken Tip by discussing Ministers' replies to questions. Mr Massey stated that 'the Government was doing everything possible by its development policy to provide opportunities for work, but did not intend this session to submit legislation in the direction of a Right to Work Bill. Inquiries would bo made regarding the establishment of a Commercial Board for the Dominion. The question of granting^ holders' licenses under the Mining Districts Land Occupation Tenure right to tTie fee simple, Avoukl receive careful consideration when the report of the Hauxaki Mining Tenure commission was received. When the regulations under the ©aloof Foods and Drugs Act were being considered, attention would be given to the indiscriminate sale of drugs such as morphia and cocaine. The Hon. Allen, replying to questions, said — The intentions of the Government with regard to the payment of honorariums to chairmen of Education Boards will be disclosed in the Education Bill.

Mr He Tries said he could not grant locomotive m-en a half-holiday on full pai- on the day of the general election. The Hon. Herdman said that he would consider asng gestiofollow fF fFfl i nto consider a .suggestion to follow tho lead of the British Chancellor and amend the Death Duties Act sc as to _ make a subs taut tm 1 reduction in succession duty in case of death and the question of succession of beneficiaries. All post offices and sub-post offices have- been .supplied with, enrolment forms and notice cards were .being' despatched. It was not intended to make, any change in the present method of paying oM age pensions The House resumed at 7.30. Mr Hiindimlnaish "moved 'the second reading of the Imprisonment fo>r Debt Limitation Amendment Bill, outlining the clauses of the Bill. After discussion: tho motion for the second reading was carried. Mr Hindm.arsh moved the second reading of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Amendment Bill. Tho object o-f the measu.ro was to 'bring chartered' clubs itnde-r the operation of this Arbitration Act. The second 'reading wias carried 'a"d the .B^l referred to' thd Labour Bills Committee. ThoHHoveR c rose at midnight.