LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
VALIDATING BILL EXPLAINED (By TelegTapo.—Press Association) DUNEDIN, Friday The Overseas Representatives Bill was passed by the Legislative Council before it adjourned today until March 19. Replying to questions, the Leader of the Council, the Hon. D. Wilson, said the High Commissioner was covered by the measure because it would be an invidious distinction if High Commissioners appointed to other Dominions as a temporary measure were deprived of their seats in the Legislature while others were not. It could happen that the High Commissioner to London could hold office and a seat for most of the term of a Parliament, but it was not the intention of the Government to disfranchise any electorate in that way. Before the adjournment was taken Mr Wilson asked members to do their utmost to help the Dominion’s war effort during the present difficult war situation.
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Waikato Times, Volume 130, Issue 21654, 14 February 1942, Page 9
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