THE PRICE OF BREAD.
On reading the debate on the wheat duty I was surprised at the attitude of the Labour leader in regard to the bill. Mr. . Holland would retain the duties because of the men who would be out of work if it was repealed. One of the principle, of democracy is the greatest good for the greatest number; surely cheap bread for the many is better than the lose of work by the few. I think, too, he is mistaken "regarding the number of men who would lose their jobs. Wheat growing work is seasonal. The millers and bakers would not be affected, though they might have to employ labour, owing to increased demand fr~>m those consumers who have to count their crumbs and crusts. Butter, meat and wool are sold at the world's parity. Why not wheat? Wages are being cut, the cost of living must come down. Why exclude bread, the staff of life, one of the chief items? OXEHUNGA VAGP. VXT.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 103, 4 May 1931, Page 16
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