COALITION CAUCUS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 108, 7 April 1932, Page 2

COALITION CAUCUS

NO VITAL DIFFERENCES. REMAINING PROGRAMME FOR THE HOUSE. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, April G. . Following a Coalition Caucus tins morning, lit. Hon. G. W. 1* orbes said that although there had been some differences of opinion in regard to certain points of the Government’s policy the general opinion was that the Government was pursuing the right course in view of the condition of the country’s finances. _ The House would be given a full opportunity to discuss tho reports ol the Economists’ Committee and the National Expenditure Commission, he added. One comprehensive Finance Bill would he introduced and the passing of this Bill would practically bring an end to the business of Parliament. It had not been decided whether tho House would merely adjourn or a new session would bo opened in June. THREE MAIN PROPOSALS. (By Telegraph—Special to Standard.) WELLINGTON. April 6. It was learned from a reliable authority this afternoon that three main economy proposals were outlined to the Caucus as a feature of the Government’s policy. These were: (1) A second cut in the wages of public servants on a graduated basis, rising from 5 per cent, to 12J per cent. (2) A universal reduction in interest rates and rents. (3) Reductions in certain classes of pensions.