ELECTORAL BILL STATEMENT
11 WILL BE A REVELATION.”
[From Otrs Parliamentary Reporter.]
WELLINGTON, July 19. Electoral reform is so absorbing a topic In Parliament that when the lion. J. A. Hunan interrupted the Prime Minister . during a statement about the order c{ business with the query “ Will there be an Electoral Bill?” everyone paid close attention to the answer “ We will have an Electoral Bill,” replied Mr Massey. ‘‘l think the draft is about completed, and I think it looks n very satisfactory Bill, too Mr Sullivan: 'What is in it? “A lot is in it to interest Uio lion, member,” answered Mr Massey, amid laughter provoked by his caution. The Premier added that ho believed it was a Bill the majority of the Hotiso would approve. “Whether wirget it through this session or not,” he' Continued, “ I propose to bring down a Bill, and. then J,o be guided by the discussion as to the
possibility of passing it this session. I think it will bo a revelation to members, and I believe it will get the strong support of a majority of tho House.” Mr Sullivan; It will if it is Proportional Representation. Mr Massey • 1 am not giving anything away about that, but some members win be quito surprised and some disappointed. (Laughter.)
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Evening Star, Issue 18332, 20 July 1923, Page 2
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215ELECTORAL BILL STATEMENT Evening Star, Issue 18332, 20 July 1923, Page 2
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