National Party policy

Press, 10 February 1981, Page 16

National Party policy

Sir, — I was delighted to read in “The Press” on Saturday of Mr Quigley’s reply to Mr Muldoon’s statement, that Mr Quigley represented the extremist element of the National party who believed private enterprise was not a principle but a . policy. Mr Quigley states: “There is opportunity Jo put in. place

policies that are acceptable and consistent with our philosophy.” He said that a substantial section of the country was looking for a clearer lead in the philosophical area, and that he had advocated more privatesector involvement in the economy, more encouragement for the person prepared to gain extra skills arid work a little harder, profit in industry to create extra jobs, and tax reform. “People want more say in their own destiny and less involvement by Government generally in their lives.” My burnt toast and cold coffee really tasted delicious after reading those refreshing comments and I class myself as an average Kiwi — in

fact an “extremely” average citizen. — Yours, etc., G. L. DOAK* Tai Tapu, February 8, 1981.