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£ The narrow state of .parties in the -louse was strikingly illustrated during rihe; early hours, of yesterday, when a debate on the new sugar import 'duties was followed by a division, upon an by Mr. J. M'Combs. which . jrouid have had the effect of disposing «f the protection for refined Sugar. The Leader of the Opposition, :Mr..T. M. Wilford, had earlier infthedis. cussion remarked that there had been io time to consult his party regarding i;he'; resolutions, and they had a free hand. As it turned ,out, tile, .removal of the party issue from the division saved the'- Government from defeat, aa the 'Sgures were: Ayes 35; Noes 32. Oonoributinjj to.this narrow maiQritv were .Messrs. Sidsy. (Dunedin South.), the Opposition leaderts right-hand supporter, and'Atmore (Nelson), both of whom were Keenly concerned, to ensure that manufacturers of jams, confectionery, and preserves'* in New Zealand shall be sure of a ©onstant supply of high quality refined fugar.
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Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 16, 19 July 1923, Page 10
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