PENSIONS INCREASE

Grey River Argus, 22 May 1941, Page 12

PENSIONS INCREASE

R.S.A. Demand

[Per Press Association! WELLINGTON, May 21. At a meeting of the executive of the Returned Soldiers’ Association a report was presented regarding a discussion on the rehabilitation of returned men between representatives of the Association and the Acting Prime Minister (Hon. W. Nash), the Minister for Defence (Hon. F. Jones) and the Assistant-Minister of National Service (Hon. D. Wilson). The Association was assured that in every way possible, returned men would receive consideration. Anything that the Government could do, would be done. It was also intimated that information cards outlining the privileges available in New Zealand to members of the forces, will be posted to the addresses of next-of-kin of all returning members of the fighting services. The Government’s reply to the representations made some time ago for increases in pensions to war veterans and economic pensioners, was also-considered. The reply stated that the Government was specially anxious to afford all assistance possible to those dependent on war pensions, and was ready to meet any reasonable request that might be submitted. In view of the enormous financial demands of the war, however, it was very much regretted that • increased monetary benefits might have to stand over in the meantime. The Executive considered the reply most unsatisfactory, and decided to refer the matter to the Dominion j Council. ■ I