THE GAMING BILL.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 10562, 17 September 1910, Page 4

THE GAMING BILL.

(Press Correspondent.) Wellington, September 16. Although the Gaining Bill was introduced on' Tuesday, there is no sign rt the measure yet. This delay is occasioning a good deal of comment. It should be "explained that it does not always follow that a Bill is circulated immediately after it is brought down. In this instance, however, members find a difficulty in understanding winits publication should be deterred. Not only has gaming legislation been promised since last season, but. some: five or six weeks ago the voice of the House was taken on various resolutions relating to the subject. " In tho House to-night Mr Herdman asked the Prime Alinister if he would tell members when the Bill would be printed. "I am not entitled to answer that question," was Sir Joseph Ward's reply. It is understood in the lobbies that the delay is taking place owing to a difference of opinion among certain members of the Ministry in regard to the drafting of the proposals.