Some Questions for The Prime Minister

Manawatu Times, Volume 68, Issue 223, 20 September 1943, Page 4

Some Questions for The Prime Minister

(To the Editor.) Sir, —The financial statement of the Blackball Mi no showed the prolits as having risen from £I4OO to £22,509 under Government control. Howover, u subsidy of £25,090 had been granted from the War Expenses Account. Whut about it? According to the Otago Daily Times, September J 3, over a period of the last four months, 11 firms have been refused licences to enter into of extend their own businesses—four fishing companies two canning factories two puper mills and two footwear factories for children’s and maid:*' footwear. These are all in short supply, therefore very expesive. Why the refusals? The Speaker of the House is refused permission to speak over the radio while Clive Drummond gets over seven stations, speaking .from a radio station. And he is not a member of the House. Why? The Prime Minister very highly praised the civil services. Then why such poor pay and two taxes for one benefit? Why? Members of lodges still have lodge benefits deducted from Social .Security benefits. Again, two taxes for one benefit. Why, oh, why? Surely these two classes come under the category of workers! Lastlv, Mrs. Dreavcr promised to get tyres, bricks, timber, etc.,' for anyono going to see her about it. If true, these things must be available. Arc all Labour members in the same happy position as Mrs. Dreaver, and can jpposition members have the same privilege?—l am, etc., ANXIOUS ENQUIRER