THE RACING REPORT

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14776, 15 October 1921, Page 5

THE RACING REPORT

CABINET'S DUTY CLEAR PARLIAMENT TO DECID£. NOT A PARTY QUESTION. By Telegraph.—Press Association. WELLINGTON. Friday. The Prime Minister, replying to a deputation from religious bodies in reference lo the Racing Commission's report, said that personally he had so far only seen a summary of lb,-- report, but whatever might be thought of it there could be no doubl that it was a very important report. The duly of the Government was to submit it to Parliament some time during the present session. It would not be made a party question, and every member would vote just as he felt inclined and without any interference on the part of the Government. II was quite right that it was suggested there should be an increase in the number of race days, but,there was an important aspect lei lie remembered- These additional days were for country districts where there were no meetings now, and at the same time it was suggested that some of the 'dubs in the centres of population should be abolished. The effect of that, he thought, would l)e to decrease gambling. He was not an advocate of gambling, and -personally would rather sec the sport of horse-raring carried on without, it. He was not, sanguine about the recommendations of the Commission going through the House as they appeared at present, but the duty of the Government was perfectly clear. The Government had to lay the report on the table and ask the House to agree or disagree with it. and the Government would have to abide by the decision.