CAUGHT NAPPING.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 288, 2 November 1934, Page 3

CAUGHT NAPPING.

MEMBER FOR MATAURA. HUMOUR IN THE HOUSE. WELLINGTON, Nov. 2. The laugli was on Mr D. McDougall in the House of Representatives yesterday. . Mr McDougall had issued an ultimatum the previous day that he would object to all extensions of time except in the case of Ministers of the Crown j and the Leader and Deputy-Leader of 1 , the Opposition. Yesterday, however, | he was caught napping in circumstances

I which created much merriment. Mr W J. Broadfoot, who was speaking on the Agricultural (Emergency Powers) Bill, was interrupted by the bell. Mr F. Langstone moved that Mr Brondfoot’s time be extended. The latter thanked Mr Langstone for his , courtesy, but said he knew what would happen. Several members, however, noticing that Mr McDougall was reclining in his seat, suggested that Mr Broadfoot should “give it a go. “Yes, it would be rather an excellent I joke to play on our super watch dog? ’ j said Mr A. M. Samuel jumping to his feet. j The motion was put and carried without a murmur from Mr McDoug- , all. 1

Mr Broadfoot, after thanking the House and remarking that it seemed a pity to disturb the member for Mataura, went on with his speech. Just before he sat down lie leaned over and almost shouted in Mr McDougall’s ear: “I thank the hon. member, and the I House for allowing me an extension.” • Mr McDougall sat up with a start, while the House rocked with laughter.