CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24449, 7 November 1940, Page 10

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

ANNUAL CONFERENCE OPENED (Per United Press Association) NEW PLYMOUTH, Nov. 6.For the first time in the history of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of New Zealand and the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce the annual conference of the association is being held in New Plymouth. The proceedings were commenced this morning with the official opening and welcome to the delegates. There was a very large attendance of delegates and visitors and many representatives of the business community of Taranaki, including quite a large number of ladies.; The Mayor of New Plymouth (Mr E. Gilrnour) presided and extended a welcome to the visitors. Associated with him were Mr F. L. Frost, M.P., Mr Gordon Fraser (president of the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce), and Mr W. S. Mac Gibbon (president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce).

REMITS CARRIED (Per United Press Association) WELLINGTON. Nov. 6. Among the remits carried by the Chambers of Commerce Conference ton*"This conference views with 'great concern the amount of destruction caused to Govarnmeht worns. m the course of .construction, including the Waiouru camp and buildings. It recommends to the Government that all Government buildings already erected and in the course of erection should be well guarded during the war.” i , . ... “That this conference, being of the opinion that it is not in the best interests of the Dominion' that important legislation be passed without allowing reasonable opportunity to citizens and their organisations to make representations thereon, recommends that m future the Government allow sufficient time between the introduction and passing of Bills for those concerned to submit criticisms and helpful suggestions.” ' . „ "That the margin of profit allowed by the Price Tribunal, based cn prewav should, in the opinion of this conference be increased by a percentage to offset additional overhead charges, such as wages, postages, transport, etc.” “That the Government be urged to recognise as the underlying principles of price control (a) the replacement cost basis, and (b) approved percentage margins calculated upon cost.”