THE PREMIER'S EXPENSES.
There is likely to be an animated discussion to-morrow over the Premier's expenses in connection with his trip Home. They amount to £1750, but as Mr Seddpn has refused to give any particulars of this ex. penditure, it is impossible to gay how thie large sura is mado up. Some members who hare gone into the matter say they are unable,, even after making the moat liberal allowances for all conceivable expenses, to understand how Mr Seddon could have spent more than £1000. Had this amount been charged there would have been no demur to the vote, but it passes their comprehension altogether how the additional £750 was spent. However, Mr Seddon says it has been spent, although he refuses to give particulars of its expenditure, and, as he declares that if the vote is cut down he will be Out of pocket, and that, rather than submit to presenting a detailed statement of his expenses he would prefer to bear the whole amount himself, it is probable that'while sharply criticising the item the Opposition will not vote against it.
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Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9879, 9 November 1897, Page 5
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183THE PREMIER'S EXPENSES. Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9879, 9 November 1897, Page 5
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