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New Zealand Herald, Volume 80, Issue 24690, 16 September 1943, Page 3

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REMUERA ELECTORS POLICY The questionnaires which have been circulated and already returned to Mr. Kendal reveal that the electors appreciate the opportunity of moulding the policy of the electorate. Here are some additional points for "consideration:— PENSIONS—AII pensions to be auto- SOCIALISATION—-A halt should be niiiilrailv adlusted to meet any nuc- called' in the socialisation programme tuitions in cost or living nltcr the war—when all our sertuations in cost 01 living. vlcemen have returned. This Is their NEXT OF KIN APPRECIATION A medal to be presented to the next of kin of servicemen (Including mercantile marine) who have paid the supreme sacrifice —as a tribute from the people of New Zealand. PRICE CONTROL—The substituting of profit margins for various commodities instead or the present wasteful system or filling in forms to obtain ruling: prices oh individual articles. ECONOMY—To lessen the burden of taxation by eliminating waste In man-, power, bureaucratic control and inefficiency. Every additional non-producer means that producers must work harder and pay more taxes. REHABILITATION —The appointment of a Parliamentary committee and a rehabilitation board servicemen on personnel. Issue all advances to returned soldiers free of interest ror 20 years make repayment or principal repayable at the rate of 5 % of the principal per year. (If State houses can be financed free of Interest, It Is Just as important—more important—that returned men should not be asked to pay 41% Interest.) Wo need something more definite than the platitudes or political party leaders —we need a plan. The present parties have failed to produce anything: worthwhile after rour years—they cannot, therefore, he trusted to do this Job after the election. country and no Government should be allowed to usurp powers not mandated by the servicemen absent overseas. To promote socialisation now Is a betrayal or a trust. CLEAN POLITICS Abolish political I'arty Caucus and discuss all legislation on the floor-of the House. If candidates are forbidden to address supporters In secret, how much more Important is it that any group of elected Members or Parliament should be prevented rrom conspiring in secret. PARLIAMENTARY CONDUCT—That a better standard or Parliamentary conduct bo insisted upon, including the banning of making derogatory remarks concerning Individuals outside Parliament who have no opportunity of refuting them. (1) Electoral Committees (non-party) to be set. up in every electorate to advise local Members of Parliament or electors' wishes. (2) Every Member of Parliament to give his electors a report every six months, also the opportunity of asking questions on general policy matters. (3) The practice of rewarding Party patrons with well-paid Government positions—lrrespective or their qualifications—to ceaso. All positions to bo available to Individuals Irrespective of their political views. (-f) The. threatening or civil servants Avlth dismissal unless they support the Labour Party is deplored and must cease. Parties adopting such methods must not he trusted again with the reins of. Government. PAL ndependent for REMUERA THE ONLY CANDIDATE WITH THE ELECTORS' POLICY.