“MOCK PARLIAMENT”

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXVIII, Issue 65, 10 March 1933, Page 5

“MOCK PARLIAMENT”

Coalitionist Annoyed THE LOYALTY QUESTION —■ — SOME PLAIN SPEAKING A warning to the Government that he would have to reconsider his position if it persisted in passing the Poultry Amendment Bill, in view of the understanding that the measure Was not to be proceeded with, and of (he fact that the committee which had heard evidence on it had brought down an unfavourable recommendation, was given by Mr. H. S. S. Kyle (Govt., Ricarton), in the House of Representatives last evening, when speaking on the second reading of the Bill. Mr. Kyle, who is chairman of the Agricultural and Pastoral Committee which reported unfavourably on the Bill, said he was definitely opposed io the Government proceeding with the measure after the committee had brought down an unfavourable recommendation. He had no objection to the organisation of the industry,' but contended it should not be done at the expense of those who' wished to keep a few fowls in their backyard. The Bill was described by Mr. Kyle as most undemocratic, and he made an ee’rest appeal to the Minister to raise to 50 instead of 25 the size of a flock' which would be exempted from registration. He was placed, he said, Pn an invidious position, and if the Bill became law this session he would have to reconsider his position as chairman of the Agricultural and Pastoral Committee. “I sat on the committee day after day hearing evidence,” said Mr. Kyle. "I am not going to play on the outfield all day and every 7 day. I have supported the Government in the past,, and now I want a little bit of support from my fellow members. I don't want to be left out in the cold all the time. I'have heard the Prime Minister talk about loyalty, but the question is whether everyone can get loyalty. “Why all this hurry at the last moment?” continued Air. Kyle. “I say fair play is bonny play. When the committee brought down its recommendation I had thought that would have been the end of the matter for this session at any rate. “I want to let the Government know definitely that I intend to reconsider my position if this Bill goes through. I would strongly advise the Government to withdraw the Bill and let the Minister go fully into the question during the recess.” Mr. Kyle said he had thought over the matter and had decided to let the country' know what he thought of the attitude of the Government in rushing the Bill through in tho dying hours of the session. ‘Twould like to know whether we are doing away with the mock Parliament to-night,” he said. Air. Speaker: Order!