GAS STANDARD.

Grey River Argus, 18 January 1922, Page 8

GAS STANDARD.

DIFFICULTY OF LEGISLATING WELLINGTON, Jan 16. 4 ‘l saw the first draft of a Bill that was prepared, and I was not satisfied with it,” replied the Hon W. Downic Stewart, when asked by Mr Parry what had been decided upon in connection with the measure regulate the calorific standard of gas. The member for Auckland Central recalled that when he last mentioned the matter the Minister had stated that a Bill was on the stocks, but there was no possibility of bringing it down this session. Mr Parry asked had not the prolongation of the session afforded the Minster an opportunity of bringing the Bill down. Mr Stewart replied that he would be glad to make inquiries, but he doubted very much if the Bill could be prepared this session. It would require to be drawn very carefully. He realised the importance of the question and the interest taken in it. After adding that he was not satisfied with the portion of the Bill that had been drafted the Minister said that if it was not feasible to introduce it this session he would do so next.