SPEAKER WILLIS'S POSITION.
NO-CONFIDENCE MOTION
MOVED
, [press association.] (Received Nov. 22, 9.30 p.m.) SYDNEY, Nov. 22. In the Assembly, Mr Wood asked Mr McGowen what he intended to do > to remedy the position arising, in view of the Speaker's statement that he virtually controlled the business of the House under the Standing Orders. : Mr McGowen said he realised the Government was in a very difficult | position, but Ire was prepared to take action to protect the business of the House if necessity arose. Mr Wood then gave notice of motion that the House reaffirms the right to make and control, through its Members, the business of the House, and that in view: of the Speaker's declaration Speaker Willis no longer possesses the confidence of the House. The motion will be discussed on Monday. >
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Marlborough Express, Volume XLVI, Issue 279, 23 November 1912, Page 5
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133SPEAKER WILLIS'S POSITION. Marlborough Express, Volume XLVI, Issue 279, 23 November 1912, Page 5
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