WELFARE OF DOMINION

Hawera Star, Volume L, 24 February 1931, Page 10

WELFARE OF DOMINION

• HELP FOR. THE FARMER AIR FORBES’. DETERAIINATION. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) ' CHRISTCHURCH, Feb. 23. A statement that he was not concerning himself with the political situation but was concentrating his energies on the steps lie regarded as ne.cessary for the welfare of the Dominion as a whole, was made by the Prime Alinister. Right Hon. W. G. Foi-bos, to-day, when lie declined: to be drawn into a, discussion of the possibilities of the fusion of the United and Reform Parties. When questioned on the subject this morning lie replied : “The question of fusion has not arisen.” Further questions met with the reply that be bad only one consideration at present, and that was bow to assist the Dominion through the difficulties at present facing her. “J. have a- duty to perform and I feel confident that thinking people will realise that drastic measures have to be taken,” said Mr Forbes. “It is absolutely necessary f. > hell)' til/' primary producers through llieir troubles and to prevent this country from getting into a worse position. If we do not do something to assist the '•’•imiary producers the desperate position. in which they are placed will react to the hurt of the whole oommun-j itr. including the workers.’’