BIGGER MAJORITY

Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 90, 13 October 1938, Page 24

BIGGER MAJORITY

MR. MCKEEN'S CONVICTION

Addressing a large audience in the Victoria Hall, Newtown, last night, Mr. R. McKeen, Labour candidate for Wellington South, said that never previously had the Labour Party candidates received such a warm reception from the electors than on this occasion. "I am convinced that the Labour Party will increase its present numbers in Parliament," he said.

Mr. McKeen dealt extensively with the benefits people would receive from the Social Security Act which would operate from next April. He said he believed that the majority of doctors would willingly assist with the national health proposals. Of course, opposition could be expected from those doctors who were more concerned about retaining the old conservative customs of the profession than the establishment; of a scheme which mainly concerned the national health.

The National Party was making a great fuss about all women having to register. A national scheme must have a propcivscientific basis. Women would receive superannuation in their own right and an age benefit at 60 years of age. They would not have to pay ls tax on the benefits they received. The aid of friendly societies would be called upon and their full co-operation would be sought to help in the operation of the scheme, said Mr. McKeen.

Mr. McKeen covered many points of Labour's policy, and urged his listeners not to be stampeded by the "deliberate misrepresentations of our opponents." He exhorted the people ta remain steadfast in their enthusiasm and support of the Government.

Mr. F. Twort presided. A motion of thanks and confidence was carried, with cheers for Mr. McKeen and the Labour Party,