LAND AGENTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16567, 3 June 1914, Page 2

LAND AGENTS.

DEPUTATION TO THE PRIME MINISTER. [Fbom Our Corrkbpondknt.J DUNEDIN, June 2. Mr Statham, M.P., this morning introduced to tho Prime Minister a deputation of licensed land agents who had some suggestions to make in reference to amendments of tho Land Agents Act, 1912. An amending Bill was introduced last session, but was not passed owing to pressure ot business. Representatives from the following firms wore present:—Messrs .John Rcid and Sons. Ltd., N. and E. S. Paterson. A. Harris and Co.. Sievwnght, Haggitt and Co., W. 11. M'Cbll, and Peter Boyd. Messrs L. Deans Ritchie (Messrs John Reid and Sons, Ltd.) and E. S. Paterson were the principal speakers. In replying, the Prime Minister admitted the necessity for an amending Bill, as the Act was naturally to soma extent an experiment. He hoped such a Bill would be re-introduced next ees6on, when the suggestions of the deputation would receive full consideration and an opportunity would be afforded, if desired, to give evidence before the Lands Committee.