“PARTY DICTATORS”

Hawera Star, Volume LIV, 12 September 1935, Page 5

“PARTY DICTATORS”

Government Criticised During Upper House Debate DIVERSITY OF OPINIONS STATE SWEEPSTAKES URGED (By Itiegraph—Press Association.) • . WELLINGTON, Sept. 11. The Address-in-Reply debate was continued in the Legislative Council by the. Hon. T. Bloodworth, who said that, while lie..-would.....not— condemn, every action of the Government, lie thought that its achievements were not such as , to warrant unstinted praise. He referred to Sir Alexander Herdman’s criticism and said that, while he did not think it entirely fair, it must be taken notice of. Mr Bloodworth criticised at length the Government’s policy and said that, though there were no personal dictators in New Zealand, there were party dictators. - ... .. • The Hon. I). Buddo emphasised that it was only by trade that industries in different countries could be fostered. He expressed appreciation of the successful issue of the meat negotiations, and said they were no doubt paving the way to a permanent agreement. Cheap money was essential to farmers.

The Hon. A. Burns said that owing to a return of confidence, the Dominion was making a good recovery. The Government had been trying to increase building in the large centres, and he urged that the completion of Parliament Buildings was worth the consideration of Cabinet. He uttered a note of warning against oversubsidising buildings, as it would result in a drift of people to the towns. He expressed the hop'B that the Government would consider making arrangements for sleeping accommodation- of members and also urged the Government to consider the establishment of State sweepstakes. He suggested that a reduction in the os unemployment levy was badly needed The debate was adjourned and the Council rose.