PARLIAMENT IN SESSION

Stratford Evening Post, Volume LVIII, Issue 20, 19 June 1926, Page 5 (Supplement)

PARLIAMENT IN SESSION

A SHORT SITTING. ORDER OF BUSINESS. TVt ITesa AsecGiaUoß. WELLINGTON. June 13. . The House of Representatives met at 2.30 p.m. ■ \ ■ -.- ■; RENT RESTRICTION.

The- Hon. .1. G. Anderson, replying: to Mr P. Frasor (Wellington. Central} said that lie was not yet in a position to -say whether or not the Rent Restriction Act would be continued after August ill next, when it would- otherwise expire. Tie would srive the House full information regarding the intentions of the Government in this' connection at the'earliest moment. ORDER OF BUSINESS. ' Replying to Mr H. E. Holland (Stiller), the Prime Minister,-, Mr C'oates, said that he proposed to. take obituary motions that afternoon and then adjourn. On Tuesday the Imprest Supply Bill No. 1 would be introduced. and at',7.30 p.m. on Wednesday the debate, on the Address-in-Replv would be commenced. OBITUARY. The' Prime Minister then moved the customary motions of sympathy in connection with the deaths of -the following former .members,of.the House or Legislative Council : Tile Hon; T. W.. Hislopj whose progressive public spirit and private gen--erpsity were feelingly referred to. The Hon. W. J. Geddis. who was described as a tvpica]'example of what energy, enterprise and thrift could do. The Hon. J. P. Campbell, who was described as a man of silent strength and courteous nature*.

The Hon. Thomas McGihbou, a- citizen, of high integrity, who knew only straight dealing. Mr John Graham, an ardent worker in local and general politics. Mr W. J. Napier, whose"outstanding characteristic was his loyaltv t-> his country and the Empire, and his desire to inculcate similar feelings in the vounK. Mr David Goldie. the embodiment of philanthropy. ». s Mr Andrew Graham, a, veteran in the Maori War, and a pioneer of the East Coast, where his services to pakeha ami Maori alike were of the greatest value. The motions were feelingly seconded by the Leader of the Opposition and supported bv various members 1 , who had personal knowledge of the deceased legislators/ - The House rose at 3.57 p.m. till 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, ■ ■>-.■

REFORM PARTY CAUCUS.

COMPLETE CONFIDENCE IN THE PRIME MINISTER. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON. June 18. The,Reform Party met in caucus night,' and the chief whip, Mr J. S. Dickson, later issued a statement that the folivines »woi>n AW-aair? monisly approved by the members sent. "That this meeting of the members of the Government Partv in the Hous«. of Representatives desires to extend to the Prime Minister its heartiest congratulations on the splendid- victory achieved at the general election, which, was largely due to* the sound and progressive polieA' upon which the country was asked to pronounce a verdict, 1 and also to the able' manner in which, the policy was expounded by the Prime Minister." "That this meetim? further desires t 0 express its complete in the Prime Minister and the Government, and. pledges itself to assist in the fullest degree in the passing of the various policy measures designed to efive effect to the platform of the party,"

NOTICE OF QUESTIONS. Per Press association. WELLINGTON, June 18. When the. House resumed to-day Mr Sidey gave notice to ask the Government whether legislation will be introduced to prevent the South Island from losing its proportion of members in the House. ■ ' Mr'Sullivan asked the Prime Ministed Whether he would afford the House an opportunity of discussing and expressing an opinion on matters which he. intended to submit to the Tmnerial Conference. He intends to ask' the Prime Minister whether he will introduce legislation this session prohibiting. the Dairy Control Board from exercising compulsion on Ist September next, as it would deprive producers of the right to sell their own produce. , '. Mr Ransom proposes to ask what steps the Government intends to take to protect the interests of New Zealand in the Nauru phosphate deposits. •-"'.. Mr Fraser notified that; he would ask the Minister for Education If, in view of the number of offences against children, regulations would be made under the Child Welfare Act restricting the attendance of children at nln.ces of entertainment, fixing the age at which children unaccompanied by parents or guardians should be permitted to attend pictures and other theatres and placing on proprietors or lesees of theatres the direct responsibility of supervising those portions of the theatres set apart for children.

Mr Veitch said ho would ask the Minister for Justice if he would abolish the present practice of rejecting all applications from working men for appointment to the Commission of Peace.

Mr Rhodes said he desired the Minister for Railways to state whether, in the event of Mr Sidey's Summer Time Bill becoming law, the running of the railways would be adanted to the altered conditions or would the olher time be observed.

Mr Hamilton Grave notice to ask the Minister for Finance whether he will allow State advances to be made f or the purchase of homes as well as for their building.