British Politics

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIV, Issue 81, 13 March 1924, Page 5

British Politics

Rent Restriction Bill

SCENE IN THE HOUSE

CHALLENGE ON ARMY ESTIMATES.

(By Cable.—Pre** Association.—Copyright., London, March 11Lively scenes weie witnessed at the couiiuiiiw stage of the Rent Restrictions BUI- 'lliat the Government did not intend to baux the measure was indicated by the withdrawal of Mr Wheatley and Sir Patrick Hastings from the committee, which evoked protest-

The Conservatives demanded an ad. journment, but were ruled out of orderThe Labourites angrily interrupted the speeches of the Conservatives, which thej’ described as dilatory and obstructive and noisily defied the chairman’s ruling that the committee adjourn, the uproar continuing alter the chairman left the chair.

The Liberals are moving an amendment to the Army Estimates, challenging the Government's refusal to pension ex-rankers holding temporary commissions in wartime on the scale of permanent officers, costing £13,000,UUU annually. The Government is leaving the motion free, eliminating the danger of defeat. —(A. and N-Z.)

MINISTERS FIRST LEVEE-

(Received 13, 10-0 a-m-) London, March 12.

Wearing heavy gold braided levee dress AV Ramsay MacDonald and Mr J. R. dynes attended the King’s first levee since the Labouriites came into power- Messrs Griffith and Parkinson were similarly attired. In the opinion of the observer they creditably carried out their duties. The majority wore a modfied form of dress—(Sydney “Suu” cable)-