CAMPAIGN NOTES

Press, Volume XC, Issue 27498, 4 November 1954, Page 14

CAMPAIGN NOTES

Creation of Money “The Governor of the Reserve Bank (Mr E. C. Fussell) was asked at the 1953 wage claim hearing: *What would happen if we had a repetition of the 1930-35 conditions in New Zealand?’ He replied: We would create money for the people to use. That is exactly what we say should be done now; let’s not wait until we’re in misery again.” —Mr S. W. Ayers (Social Credit, St Albans).

The Budget “This year’s Budget has been described as the *put and take’ Budget. That is an under-statement. It is all take, and it is the Government that is doing the taking.”—Mr M. Moohan (Labour, Petone).

Private Enterprise “Do you drink beer?” asked Mr L. G. Bradley (National, Otahuhu) of an interjector who objected to beer sales being quoted as a sign of prosperity. “I brew my own,” he answered. Mr Bradley: That’s what I call private enterprise.

Egg prices “A rise in egg prices to 5s a dozen caused a-sensation in the press when Labour was in power; but there was hardly a ripple when the price went up to 6s 7d under the National Government.”—Mr W. A. Fox (Labour, Miramar).

The Party System “We say the party system in this country is an anachronism. It’s merely a means of dividing the people against themselves.”—Mr S. W. Ayers (Social Credit, St. Albans). Wage Increases “The Government has sabotaged every wage increase granted to the workers of this country. Mr Holland could not get to the radio quickly enough after the last 10 per cent, wage increase to announce that bread was up in price 15.4 per cent., milk 12J per cent., and butter 20 per cent. The Government led the way in price pushing and sabotaged the decision of the Arbitration Court.”—Mr T. M. McGuigan (Labour, Lyttelton. Telephones When the Minister of Industries and Commerce (Mr J. T. Watts) was at Shirley on Tuesday evening he asked how many at the meeting did not have telephones. There was a good response. “And how many of you don’t want one?” he asked. There was no reply. Reserve Bank

“The Reserve Bank was put into being to make New Zealand safe for bankers.”—Mr S. W. Ayers (Social Credit, St. Albans). Labour Party’s Farmers “The Labour Party talks a lot about what it will do for the farmer, but it ‘sacked’ its only farmer member of Parliament, and aifiong the new candidates who are standing in safe Labour seats you won’t find any, other than trades hall farmers.”—Mr H. R. Lake (National, Lyttelton).

Land Aggregation “Labour is strongly opposed to the evils of land aggregation and speculation. Every man who wants to farm the land should be given the opportunity to, and will be given the opportunity under a Labour Government.”—Mr T. M. McGuigan (Labour, Lyttelton) at Kaituna.

State House Tenants v “Labour started State housing for the working man. A survey of 20 State housing streets in the Hutt Valley in 1948 found 20 company managers, 14 accountants, and four solicitors in State houses.”—Mr C. G. Costello (National, Hutt). Schools* Importance “Next to the home, the school is the mdst important institution in the land. The National Government recognises that, and has a progressive education policy. New classrooms are being built at the rate of four a day. and this year the Government will spend more on educational buildings than Labour did in 10 years from 1936 to 1946. It has also improved the salaries and conditions of teachets.” — Mr O. G. Moody (National, Christchurch Central). Road Tax “Those who pay are at last getting the benefit, for the National Government is spending all the road tax on the roads. The country’s standard oi living, defence, and the national economy greatly depend on road transport?*—Mr H. R. Lake (National, Lyttelton) . Warning ... “If I get into Parliament no-one will shut me up. You make the bullets and I will fire them for you.”—Mr Rang! Logan (Independent Labour, Southern Maori).

Party Differences “Some people say there is very little difference between the National and Labour Parties. There might be similarities, and if we are all sincere, both parties seek one object, the betterment of New Zealand. The National Party wants to do it by free enterprise; the Labour Party by socialism. Between the two philosophies there is a great gulf.”—Mr O. G. Moody (National. Christchurch Central).

Hostels for Handicapped Children “Handicapped children m the country deserve equal opportunity to those m the city and I don t think you will have to wait very long,’’ said the Minister of Education (Mr R. M. Algie) to a woman who asked about hostels for these children.

“Statistically more than 50 per cent, of sales today are made on the time payment system. That shifts the goods from the shelves into consumption but at the price of you as a community going into debt. We want to establish a svstem where you can pay cash for goods produced. When you buy on time payment, you buy on income coming in the future for goods m existence now.”—Mr J. E., Colechin (Social Credit, Riccarton). Power Charges * “The increased power charges meant an additional payment of 3s 2d a week in each pensioner’s home. The National Government is profiteering out of electric power. We are paying dearly for it—when we can get it. Mr T. M. McGuigan (Labour, Lyttelton).

“Key Electorate” . “The last time Mr Algie spoke to electors in this hall it was m the 1949 campaign. Perhaps the reason why he has been asked here again is that some political writers seem to think that Lyttelton is a key electorate. The chairman (Mr J. C. Elworthy) intraducing the Minister of Education (Mr K. M. Algie) at the Sumner Town Hall. ■

Foreign Policies . , There was little to choose between the foreign policies of the two major political parties, but as to the third party—"well I suppose they would follow the example of Ethelred the Unready. If an enemy came they would give him some Social Credit and s?n d him off again.”—Mr R. M. Algie, Minister of Education.

Hein for Young People “We encourage thrift and enterprise in our young people. We think should be helped to. improve their position. Our suspensory loan scheme is a worth-while benefit of £2OO to the bridal couples who build °wn homes. We have spent £3,000,000 in this way since we took office. Mr (J. G. Moody (National, Christchurch Central).

R, “What has*happened to the Labour plank on the right of recall of candidates 9 We are going to write it into the statute book. The right of recall is still worth something but you will not get it under Walter Nash. —Mr J. E. Colechin (Social Credit, Riccarton). Land Sales Control “Will the Labour Party, if it regains office, reimpose land sales control. A number of their speakers have said •yes,' but the ones we have wanted to answer it have not answered the question. 9 —The Minister of Education (Mr R. M. Algie).