PARLIAMENT

Hokitika Guardian, 16 September 1937, Page 5

PARLIAMENT

DEBATE OPENS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, (Pei Press Association—Copyright). WELLINGTON, Sept. 15. The galleries were moderately well fdled when the House met at 7.50 p.m. for the commencement of the Address-in-Reply debate. In moving the Address-in-Rcply, Air J. Tlioi'nel (Thames), said the Labour Government’s administration of ,the Reserve Bank liati not been inflationary. He stressed the improvement in the country’s industrial and financial position since the Labour Government had taken office, and contended (that clalifarmers unanimously supported the guaranteed price. Companies had benefited by the increased turnovers, luxury expenditure had increased substantially, and savings bank deposits had increased enormously. The people were spending more and also saving more. They were both happier and more confident.

Air J. G. Barclay (Alarsden). seconding tljfe mojtiou congratulated the Prime Minister and Alinisters lor Finance and Labour on the results of their tours overseas.

The Labour Government when it had come into office, had had two big problems to face, namely, unemployment and the position of .the dairy farmers and in both these instances had been able to ameliorate the conditions considerable.

The House ros e at 9.35 p.m. until 2.30 p.m. next day. legislative council WELLINGTON, September 15. The Legislative Council me ( t at “AO p.m. The Hon C. J. Carrington gave notice that he would introduce the Alsation Dog Bill, 1937. The Imprest Supply Bill was received from the House of Representatives, put through all s.tages, and passed. The Hon AI. Connelly moved the Address-in-Reply and so advocated the development of possible oil fields -*n New Zealand and an increase in secondary industries. He said he was satisfied that farmers were getting a g'i„d price for their produce and ,the price of dairy stock showed there was faith in the dairy industry. Ho also discussed what the Government had done since it came iu to office. The Hon T. Brindle said that the standard of living had been improved in New Zealand and lie hoped that unemployment would be greatly reduced as soon as the Government’s plans bad their full effect. The purchasing power of the people had been increased and rumblings of discontent were mainly apparent through letters to the newspapers that were "obviously inspired and through newspaper articles. Socialism was not taking away the liberty of the people, but was increasing the liberty of the workers. In conclusion, Mr Brindle referred to the unsettled state of the world and said that ho was proud to be associated with a Government that spoke fearlessly in favour of collective security. Withor.t collective security the outlook for civilisation was very dark indeed.