THE SESSION.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIII, Issue 268, 13 November 1909, Page 5

THE SESSION.

HOW LONG WILL IT LAST?

PRIME MINISTER WILL NOT ■ ■•■ SAY.

[FROM OTTB COEREBPONDENT.]

CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 12

Sir Joseph Ward, in answer to a question put by a reporter to-day, declined to express any opinion upon the probable duration of the session. He stated, however, that Members of Parliament were all working very well, and though there were a number of important proposals to be dealt with by the House he. had no> intention of attempting to drive or force things through, as he recognised that sufficient time should be allowed for consideration of and deliberation upon the different questions. He expected, however, that most: o£ the. principal proposals to be submitted "would become law. •