NEW LEGISLATION.
DISCUSSED BY CAUCUS. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Oct. 19. Proposed legislation was considered by Government members at the usual weekly caucus this morning, the Bills approved being the Sale of Wool Bill, which, seeks to do away with what is known as the draft allowance on wool; measures dealing with the control of military forces and civil aviation ; a Broadcasting Amendment Bill, which is concerned with the administration of commercial broadcasting, and a measure affecting the Auckland Power Board whereby the voting for the election of members is altered to conform with the municipal franchise. . , The legislation in connection with the sale of wool is similar to that which has been passed by several Australian States, and will introduce a reform that has been long asked for by woolgrowers. The Broadcasting Bill separates the management of the commercial side of broadcasting from general broadcasting control. . .. , , The Prime Minister indicated atter the caucus that these measures will he introduced within the next few days.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 275, 20 October 1937, Page 7
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165NEW LEGISLATION. Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 275, 20 October 1937, Page 7
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