SPEAKER WILLIS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10512, 23 November 1912, Page 5

SPEAKER WILLIS.

United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. Sydney, November 33. In the Assembly, Mr Wood asked Mr McGoweu what he intended to do to remedy the position arising in view of the’Speaker’s statement that ho virtually controlled the business of the House under the Standing Orders. Mr MoGowen said he realised that the Government were in a very j difficult position, but they were pre- | pared to take action gto protect the j business of the £House, if necessity arose. j- Mr Wood then gave notice of i motion that the House reaffirms its right to make £and control, through its members, the business Of the House, that in view of the Speaker’s declaration Mr Willis no longer possesses the confidence of the House. The motion ‘ will be discussed on Monday