SUPERANNUATION FUNDS
FOR SMALL LOCAL BODIES. By Telegraph—Press Association. Christohurch, February 15. A deputation waited on the Hon. G. W. Russell to-day to urgo that some assistance- should bo given by the- Government in starting superannuation funds for employees of tho smaller local bodies. Mr. Russell, in reply, pointed out that existing legislation gavo any local body tho power to establish superannuation funds for tho benefit of its employees. Mr. G. Witty, M.P., said that compulsory superannuation was what was required. ih: Russell retorted that Governments wero not inclined to act in such matters.ns Ihcso unless pressed to do so, hut at tho next general election, which, would probably bo in about a year from now, the matter could be mado it. subject foo discussion.
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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 123, 16 February 1918, Page 9
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125SUPERANNUATION FUNDS Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 123, 16 February 1918, Page 9
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