FOR SIX WEEKS

Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21242, 12 October 1940, Page 8

FOR SIX WEEKS

HOUSE ADJOURNS INTERRUPTION OF DEBATE OPPOSITION REQUEST MET TWO MEASURES PASSED (By Telegraph.—Special to Times) WELLINGTON, Friday An adjournment to Tuesday, November 26, was taken by the House of Representatives today following a session of two weeks. The formal motion of adjournment contained a proviso that Parliament would be called together sooner should circumstances arise which made this course necessary. When the House met this morning the Finance Bill No. 3, which contains a number ol' clauses designed to correct taxation anomalies, was introduced. Urgency was taken for this bill and the Insurance Companies Bill, which provides for the winding up of insurance companies of doubtful solvency. There was little discussion on either of these measures and both of them were put through ail stages and passed well before the luncheon adjournment. Opposition Objection A start was then made with the Small Farms Amendment Bill, for which urgency was also taken. The Minister of Lands, the Hon. F. Langstonc, contended there was nothing new, original or revolutionary in the bill, and that it merely simplified the procedure for the acquisition oi land. Strong exception to the hurried legislation was taken by the Leaderof the Opposition, the Hon. A. Hamilton, and subsequent Opposition speakers. They contended that more time should be given so farreaching a measure and that uneasiness would be caused if it were put through with an element of speed. The compulsory clauses of the bill were also criticised. Discussion Postponed Though it appeared at one stage that the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. P. Fraser, intended to have the bill passed before the adjournment was taken, just before six o’clock he indicated that he was prepared to meet the wishes of the Opposition and give opportunity for further discussion on the second reading when the House resumed next month. The debate was then adjourned and the House rose at 6.55 p.m. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (By Telegrapn.—Press Association) WELLINGTON, Friday Six bills were passed by the Legislative Council today with comparatively little discussion. The Excess Profits Tax Bill was explained by the Leader of the Council, the Hon. D. Wilson, put through all stages and passed. The Termi-tes Bill and the War Pensions and Allowances (Mercantile Marine) Bill were also passed. The Native Purposes Bill was sent to the Native Affairs Committee. Later that measure, the Insurance Companies Bill and the Finance Bill No. 3 were passed, and the Council adjourned until Wednesday, November 27.