PENSIONS SCHEME

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22960, 11 February 1938, Page 11

PENSIONS SCHEME

PARLEYS_BEGUN BASIS OF RECIPROCITY ME. PARRY'S DISCUSSIONS AUSTRALIA TO SHARE COST By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright CANBERRA, Feb. 10 Inquiries in Ministerial circles elicited the information that preliminary discussions had begun between Mr. J. A. Lyons, the Federal Prime Minister, and Mr. W. E. Parry, New Zealand Minister of Internal Affairs, for the introduction of a reciprocal pensions plan. The cost would be borne by both Dominions on a proportional basis worked out by departmental officials.

Tlie aim is to provide pensions for persons if their total residence in each country aggregates 20 or more-years. There is a disposition to accept the New Zealand proposal for a reciprocal pensions plan, provided that the difficulties of the cost of administration can be overcome. Reference to the pensions question was made at a luncheon given by the Commonwealth Government to the Governor-General of New Zealand, Viscount Galway, Mr. Parry and other overseas visitors, including Earl de la Warr, Lord Privy Seal. Replying to the toast of the guests; Mr. Parry paid a tribute to the pioneers, many of whom had provided the privileges enjoyed to-day by the younger generation. Some had "'since lived outside Australia, and it was most desirable that something should be done to assist them.

Mr. Parry added that if the negotiations for a pensions system were successful, it would be largely due to the friendly attitude shown by the Prime Minister of Australia.

Lord Galway expressed himself heartily in favour of, an exchange of visits by the best men of Australia and New Zealand. "The more we come together, the more we realise how closely we are all bound together," he added.

The Governor-General reminded the gathering of the New Zealand centenary in 1940, and said he hoped that representatives of all parts of the Empire would assemble. All would be assured of the heartiest welcome to New Zealand.

FLIGHT TO CANBERRA LORD GALWAY'S EXPERIENCE DUNTROON COLLEGE VISITED (Received February 10. 10.-15 p.m.) CANBERRA, Feb. 10 The official luncheon in Parliament House was delayed because of a mishap to the aeroplane in which the GovernorGeneral of New Zealand, Viscount Galway. was to fly from Sydney to Canberra.

Just before the aeroplane was to take off, it was found that trouble had developed with the brakes. After a hasty examination, Lord Gahvay trans r ferred to another machine and arrived at Canberra shortly after the time arranged. In the afternoon Lord Galway, accompanied by the Australian Minister for Defence, Mr. H. V. C. Thorby, made a tour of inspection of the Royal Military College at Duntroon, where a number of New Zealand cadets are undergoing training. The GovernorGeneral inspected every phase of the college's activities, including the cadet classes, and expressed his satisfaction and pleasura at tho standard of work and the general' conditions. The New Zealand Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr. W. E. Parry, and Mrs. Parry were among the guests at a garden party given by the British High Commissioner in Australia, Sir Geoffrey Whiskard. Lord Gahvay left earlier by train for Melbourne.