Proportional representation
Sir, — The article on proportional representation (May 24) is notable in the parallel circumstances said to apply in Britain that do apply in New Zealand. The Conservative and Labour parties of Britain are firmly against proportional representation just as National and Labour are opposed in New Zealand. The third major party in Britain, Liberal, is in favour of it as is the third major party in New Zealand. Social Credit. The British Government has no clear majority and it is likely that, after the General Election, no • New Zealand Government will have a clear majority either. As the article suggests, this circumstance is conducive to the proportional system. Finally, the violent swings of economic policy of successive Labour and Conservative Governments, as one tries to undo the work of the other is dramatically seen in this country too (e.g. Labour’s superannuation scheme). — Yours, etc., T. J. KAVANAGH. May 24. 1978. [This correspondence is now closed. — Editor.]
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