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1902. NEW ZEALAND.

"PAYMENT OF MEMBERS ACT, 1901." NUMBER OF MEMBERS WHO RECEIVED AND NAMES OF MEMBERS WHO DECLINED THE INCREASED HONORARIUM.

Return to an Order of the House of Representatives dated 8th July, 1902. Ordered, " That there be laid before this House a return showing— (a) The number of members of each branch of the Legislature to whom increased honorarium under " The Payment of Members Act, 1901," has been paid ; and (b) the names of those members, if any, who deolined to accept such increased honorarium. "—(Mr. Gilfeddee.)

Eeturn showing—■ (a.) Number of Members of each Branch of the Legislature to whom Increased Honorarium under " The Payment of Members Act, 1901," has been paid : — Legislative Council ... ... ••■ ... ... 41 House of Eepresentatives ... ... ... ... 65 (b.) Names of Members who declined to accept such Increased Honorarium : — A. E. Atkinson, M.H.E., refunded £39 to 30th June, 1902. John Hutcheson, M.H.E., refunded £34 10s. sd. to 30th June, 1902. Jas. B. Heywood, Secretary to the Treasury. E. J. Collins, The Treasury, 4th August, 1902. Accountant to the Treasury. Approximate Cost of Paper.— Preparation, not given; printing (1,200 copies), 17s.

Authority: John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington.—l9o2.

Price 3d.]