THE RACING COMMISSION

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14770, 8 October 1921, Page 5

THE RACING COMMISSION

MEETING OF M’S.P, THREE ISSUES CONSIDERED. NO DECISION REACHED (By Telegraph.—Press Association.; WELLINGTON. Friday. A meeting of .Members of Parliament, other than Ministers, was held (his illuming to consider the report of the Racing Commission.

The meeting was convened by Sir George Hunter, who afterwards issued a report. He staled there were about /i 0 members present, representing ail sections of the House. A friendly discussion took place on the report. Some members felt that there was much good in the report, and ollicrs look the opposite view. There were three distinct issues before the meeting —(i) That brought forward by those who were in favour of accepting the Commission’s report; (2) that of those who favoured its total rejection; and (3) that advocated by those who favoured a compromise. it was seen, after a friendly discussion, that it was impossible for the meeting to reach a unanimous decision, and the meeting separated without any resolution being carried.

Those members who favoured a compromise remained and discussed the matter from that point of view, and with a desire to see what was unfavourable eliminated from the report and what was favourable retained. It was decided to hold a.further meeting early next week, and later on it is expected that representations will be made to the Prime .Minister on the matter. QUERIES IN THE HOUSE. FULL DISCUSSION PROMISED. WELLINGTON, Friday. Sir Geo, Hunter asked in the House to-day when the Ordcr-in-Council giving effect to the recommendations of Hie Racing Commission would be brought before Hie House. Mr Massey replied Dial the House would have an opportunity to discuss the matter at an early date, and lie would make a statement to tlie House on Tuesday or Wednesday. The Government would give every opportunity for a discussion of Die proposals.

A meeting of members called by Sir G. Hunter to consider the report had been held earlier in the day, and had failed lo reach any agreement. It is fairly clear that the matter will have lo be fought out on the floor of the House.