AFTERNOON SITTING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 9008, 15 August 1907, Page 4

AFTERNOON SITTING.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. In reply to questions Mimsters.-6tated that it .was not intended to introduce any amendment of the Old Age Pensions Act this session. That there were a few i instances in which neither safes nor strong rooms had been provided clerk 6. of Court in country districts, but the question _■ of making provision for these conveniences where the importance of the Court records warranted it was receiving- attention. • That the question of establishing research scholarships and travelling scholarships had been under the consideration of the Government for a considerable time, but no definite decision had yet been arrived at. That nothing could be done in the direction of providing - Education Boards with a suim to- cover " the cost of postage of official corrimunieations between committees and boards. T. adopt such a course was likely to defeat the purpose for which the' franking privilege was abolished. BILLS. Otago Harbour Board Empowering Bill (Hon J. A. Millar) was- introduced and referred to' the Local Bill's Commitee. v The Premier introduced the Meikle Acquittal Bill. The whole afternoon was taken up fey » discussion arising out of a petition referring to the Wanganui Collegiate Endowed ' School. The House adjourned at 5.30 p.m.