ESTIMATING THE LOSS

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 42, 19 February 1931, Page 12

ESTIMATING THE LOSS

RESTORATION WORK

A COMMISSION TJKGED

(By Telci'apli.—Press Association.) NAPIER, This Day. The weather in Napier this morning was fine and sunny, with no wind. There has boon an absence of shocks since last evening. Tho following telegram has been sent to the Prime Minister by Mr. W. E. Barnard, M.P. for Napier: "The big question as to what measures are to be taken* and when, for the restoration of the earthquake area is becoming increasingly important and urgent. After much thought and consultation with numerous constituents, I desire to recommend for your favourable consideration: (1) That the Government immediately cause comprehensive arrangements to be made for the ascertainment of the total loss suffered through the earthquake and fire; (2) that a Commission, or other suitable body be set up immediately to investigate and advise as to the best methods for rehabilitation of the earthquake area. I urge that both steps arc necessary so that Parliament may have sufficient facts and advice before it when the coming session begins to consider and decide'on tho measures to be adopted for the restoration of the district."