"TELL THE FACTS."
COMPULSORY WAR LOAN.
SUGGESTION OF VAGUENESS.
(By Telegraph.—Parliamentary Reporter.)
WELLINGTON, this day.
Complaint of the vagueness of the Government's proposals for a compulsory loan was made by Mr. Hamilton, the Leader of the Opposition, in the Budget debate last night. Nothing contributed more to doubt and uncertainty and the holding up of progress than indefiniteness, he eaid. The Budget stated that it was the intention of the Government to formulate for the consideration of the House a procedure under which all who had the means would be required to assist by subscribing to loans for these purposes.
"In my opinion" eaid Mr. Hamilton, "it is better to bring these matters forward as concrete proposals to start with and not leave them hanging in the air. That would be one way of avoiding confusion and misunderstanding. How can business plan for the future under these proposals? The Government should be definite and inspire confidence. Nothing is more upsetting than these uncertainties. It should tell the people the facts, even though it is telling the worst."
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 157, 4 July 1940, Page 9
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