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THE BILL DRAFTED GOVERNMENT MEMBERS NOT UNANIMOUS [From Our' I ?arliamentary Bepoetee.] WELLINGTON. November 13. Although the Prime Minister has accused lobbyists of guessing over the Government’s reported intention to introduce a measure dealing with newspaper comment on political subjects, the guessing period is past, for it has become known that the proposals were discussed this week at a caucus of Government members, the draft Bill being available. However, it is also becoming clear that Government members are not unanimous that it is desirable to make it compulsory to have all articles, reports, and letters relating to politics signed by the contributors, the caucus being somewhat divided—one section not being anxious to make the measure so comprehensive. However, it was approved in its original form on a majority vote. An endeavour to secure confirmation from the Prime Minister was unsuccessful. “ I am not saying anything until tho Bill comes down,” he remarked.
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Evening Star, Issue 22805, 13 November 1937, Page 14
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154PRESS GAG Evening Star, Issue 22805, 13 November 1937, Page 14
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