IMPERIAL POLITICS.
FINANCE AND GOAL MINES BILLS. THE PAYMENT OF MEMBERS. [UNITED PEESS ASSOCIATION —COPTEIGHT.] LONDON, August 10. In the House of Commons, a debate is proceeding on the second reading of the Finance Bill. Mr. Lloyd George stated that SOO,OOO properties had been valued, and only 25 appeals had been received. The Government has reintroduced the baths clause into the Coal Mines Bill in an amended form. It is stipulated that owners shall provide baths if two-thirds of the men desire them, the men paying half the cost of maintenance, with a maximum of lhd weekly. Several members of the House _of Commons argued that the installation of baths would cost £50,000, and ruin many businesses. It was impossible to get workers to use the baths, except during working hours. It is stated that the Government will refuse to exempt the Irish members from the Payment of Members Bill, and that the Irish party has decided, under the circumstances, not to take hostile action.
PAYMENT OF MEMBERS BILL. THE MEASURE CARRIED. (Received August 12, 12.45 a.m.) LONDON, August 11. The House of Commons has carried Mr Lloyd-George’s motion in favor of the payment of members.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3294, 12 August 1911, Page 7
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196IMPERIAL POLITICS. Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3294, 12 August 1911, Page 7
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