N.Z. MIGRATION POLICY.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 15 March 1926, Page 7

N.Z. MIGRATION POLICY.

INCREASE IN QUOTA

SUGGESTIONS FROM SALVATION ARMY DECLINED. (By Telegraph—Special to the Star.) WELLINGTON, March 15. As there is considerable congestion of intending immigrants to New Zealand in England, through the shipping strike, the Government, states Mr Noswprthy, Minister for Agriculture, will this year increase its usual quota of assisted immigrants from 10,000 to 13,500 per annum. A number of proposals from the Salvation Army for the organisation of immigration from England have been carefully considered, hut the Government, while appreciating the great assistance of. the Army in the reception of immigrants, does not consider it necessary to make a change in the present methods, which are adequate for the supply of a sufficient number of immigrants of good character. The Salvation Army had suggested building hostels for women immigrants' at Wellington and Dunedin. and for boys at Oamaru and Feilding, but the Government does not. consider the experience of recent years proves the necessity for such institutions. Another proposal; that migrant families be selected and trained by the Army prior to embarkation had also been rejected Because it was only possible to carrv it out if the Salvation Armv was placed in control of immigration. The Minister added that the Government welcomes the advice and help of the Army, and will continue to make them the annual grant of £SOO in recognition of its services in the reception of new arrivals.