THE COMING SESSION

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14756, 21 September 1921, Page 5

THE COMING SESSION

MUCH WORK TO RE HOKE

SEVERAL BILLS READY. THE TARIFF PROPOSALS. (By Telegraph.—Special to Times.) WELLINCTi L\. Tuesday. The features of the session that is to I be commenced on Thursday pave been 1 matte fairly familiar already. Parliament’s big task is ‘he Tariff Bill, which is now ready, but will not be brought flown until Mr Massey has had time to examine its details. The Highways Bill, Amending and Consolidated Land Bill, Mortgages Extension Amendment Bill, and various other measures have also been prepared. Then there is the report of the Racing Commission to be considered, and considerable time will have lo be given to llnancc. A score of other Bills that have been promised or indicated by Ministers could be mentioned, and some of them will have to be faced, but it is Lyrly clear that Ministers and members will have to leave undone a good many things that, ought to be done if they arc lo finish the session within reasonable time. Extend Into lUc-w Year. It. is being assumed in Ihc lobbies that the session will continue into the New Year in any case, but members arc not forgetting that there is to be a general election at the end of next year. That means that the 1922 session must start fairly early. Governor’s Speech. The Governor-General's Speech has been prepared, and is stated to be as colourless as usual. It merely indicates some of the work that is to be undertaken. Ministers probably will be glad lo have the Addrcss-in-Reply prolonged over next week in order to bridge the interval until the arrival of Mr Massey, but they will not he embarrassed if the opposition groups choose to cut down the talking. Several minor Bills arc ready for immediate attention. and'will easily keep Ihc House busy for a few days. Racing Commission’s Report. The Racing Commission’s report will not be discussed until Mr Massey returns, and iias bad an opportunity Lo consult with his colleagues. Mr Massey made the promise bust session that m. changes regarding Lolalisator permits would become effective until Parliament hud further considered the matter. Finee then he has received various representations from the parties affected by I lie Commission’s recommendations, and he lias asked that Hie matter be held over until,lie has time lo get fully acquainted with the facts. The Tariff Bill. The procedure with regard to the Tariff Bill will not bo determined definitely until Mi - Massey returns. Precedent requires that the amended tariif shall tie put into legislative form before the end of the session. II that is done there is hound to be a complaint that interested parties have not had time to make their views known to members. Borne of the Ministers are of opinion that New Zealand ought to follow the Australian practice and after passing Hie resolution which will bring Hie new tariff into operation, refer Hie whole matler to a committee, 'this committee could then lake evidence and make investigations during Ihe recess and so give lime for the proposals to be fully i discussed before (hey are dually adopt- j ed by Parliament next year. This ar- j rangemenl would simplify (be work of j Hie session considerably, but Mr Mas- | sey has a great capacity for work, ami he may choose lo go straight ahead: with the Bill.