MINISTER'S STATEMENT
(By Telegraph—Press Association.)
WANGANUI, This Day.
"The Government is providing the organisation and financial means for I placing maternity benefits- within the | reach of every mother. Those con- ! cerned with the interests of mothers in | any district should know that. The absence of services is entirely due to those who can give the services refusing to do so," said the Hon. P. Fraser, 'Minister of Health. "The Government fulfilled its part in making the provisions possible if the medical profession co-operates. Furthermore, the benefits will be extended as rapidly as possible* to every part of the country." The Minister said that many inquiries had been made by obstetricians living abroad regarding, practice in New Zealand, including practitioners of the highest standing. "While it would not be a wise policy to close the doors in New Zealand altogether to experienced obstetricians so long as there is need in the country, I am hopeful that the doctors in New Zealand, who are offered such good terms, will first take (advantage of the opportunities ofi f ered."
The Minister said that the services would continue to be extended as fast as contracts were accepted.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 111, 13 May 1939, Page 10
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