SESSION BROKEN

Evening Star, Issue 22363, 12 June 1936, Page 13

SESSION BROKEN

THE FINAL AMENITIES SECRET REVEALED ON RESUMPTION “ WHERE IS MONEY COMING FROM ? " Ll'kom Oun Parliamentary Itui-ouTi-ai.] WELLINGTON, June 11. Having this afternoon completed the first half of its initial session, the House of Representatives adjourned until July 21, when, as the Leader of the Opposition happily expressed it. members will eagerly anticipate the letting out of the secret, “ Whore’s the money to come from y ” There wore no difficulties over the final stages, although the Legislative Couueil prolonged the discussion unexpectedly on the Broadcasting Bill, which it ultimately passed without amendment, .In moving the adjournment resolution, which lias a proviso that, if in the public, interest the session should be resumed earlier, this can bo done by Mr Speaker giving notice to members, the Prime Minister expressed the thanks of the Government to the Opposition for its assistance and advice during the session, which bad been fairly difficult at times, while the advice had sometimes been out short. “ But,” he added. “it seems to mo that the results have been good.” He extended bis thanks also to the officers of the House, mentioning in particular Mr Speaker for his patience, it had been Ministers’ first experience, in their positions, therefore they felt deeply grateful for all the assistance rendered them in going along the road, not to overlook those who had been shooting at them during the journey. The Leader of the Opposition (Mr Forbes) pleasantly acknowledged the Prime .Minister’s thanks with a humor ons reference to the way in which the Government had, through the closure, found. it necessary to curtail the Opposition’s advice, so freely and abundantly proffered. The first part of the session, he added, had ended without any feelings of ill-will, for both sides had tried to cany out their duty. “ V, e understand that next session the secret of where the money is to come from will be revealed,” concluded Mr Forbes, “ so that both members and the country will look forward to it with interest. The Hon. W. E. Barnard (Speaker) expressed his acknowledgements to the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, and members, who had at alltimes extended courtesy to him in carrying out his duties. Both he and his colleague, the chairman of committees, appreciated the assistance given to them by the officers of the House. With the singing of the National Anthem, the proceedings ended at 3.20 p.m., thus closing a session which for the number of important measures passed during a limited time has not been unparalleled in New Zealand's parliamentary history.