IMPERIAL POLITICS
THE INSURANCE BILL. By Cable—Press Association—Copyrijjkt Received 27, 11.35 p.m. London, October 27. Mr. Lloyd-George amended clause 18 by reducing the membership from ten thousand to five thousand for approved societies, also providing for the grouping of societies with memberships under five thousand. Labor members failed to secure the abolition of the medical test for membership, Mr. Masterman pointing out that the Government makes provision for persons rejected bv societies. EMPIRE TRADE COMMISSION. Received 27, 11.35 p.m. London, October 27. Replying to questions, Mr. Asquith hoped the Empire Trade Commission would shortly be appointed. UNIONISTS AND PAYMENT OF MEMBERS. Received 27, 11 p.m. London, October 27. Mr. Steelman, chairman of the Conservative Organisation, announced that the leaders of the Unionist Party would accept their Parliamentary salaries without prejudice to their opposition to the annual vote for payment of members.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 109, 28 October 1911, Page 5
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