POSITION IN BRITAIN

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 11737, 26 January 1924, Page 4

POSITION IN BRITAIN

MR MASSEY INTERVIEWED. DOMINION’S CREDIT GOOD IN LONDON. Psr Press Association. AUCKLAND,* January 25. Mr Massey, in the course of an interview, said that New Zealand’s part in Empire aviation can he but infinitesimal, but must be on the light lines. Probably the acquisition of both airplanes and seaplanes would receive encouragement. Hie heartily endorsed the scheme to bring lads to New Zealand for farm work, and will probably shortly announce an arrangement somewhat on similar lines, but on a larger scale than ihe South of Ireland venture. On the general subject of immigration, Mr Massey .said he had been active, but could not yet disclose the details. He could not recommend the placing of a loan in London at present, rot that New Zealand finance was hampered, but he would like to see money easier at Home, where our credit was very good. People here did not realise the position in Britain at the present time. It was very bad indeed. There was no necessity to call Parliament earlier than usual. He did not believe there was any foundation in the report that Canada was attempting to throw off the yoke of Umpire. Questioned on the subject of proportional representation, he said that this country would never agree to it. He was satisfied on that point.