INTER-PARTY COMMITTEE
PUBLIC SERVICE WAGES.
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WELLINGTON, September 9
Amongst the evidence submitted to the Inter-Party Conference this week is a statement on behalf of all the Public Service and Railway organisations, expressing the hope that the economy measures will not further •penalise the Public Service, as it has been seriously prejudiced in cuts since 1922, which have’ not been restored. It is stated that the ten per cent, cut this year, has resulted in cases of hardship, and that no relief has, as yet, been granted under the hardship clause passed by Parliament. Stress is laid on the large number of low-paid officers in the Public Service,’SO per cent, earning less than £271 a year, and 97 per cent less than £451. It is contended that the reduced wages lead to decreased purchasing power, tending to depress rather than improve the general situation.
PREPARING THE REPORT.
WELLINGTON, September 10.
The Parliamentary Economic Committee, this morning, was engaged in a preliminary discussion of the points on which they will deliberate. Mr Park, Secretary to the Treasury, was present.
The Secretariat is preparing a digest of the evidence which the Committee will consider. It hopes, if possible, to present the report to Parliament next
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Greymouth Evening Star, 10 September 1931, Page 2
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