ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 25629, 1 September 1944, Page 4

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

questions will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of the correspondent. Thoughtful,” Waihoja—Acknowledged with thanks, and filed for reference. " old Subscriber, Clyde.—£4 15s and £1 16s 6d; £3 10s 6d and £1 13s 6d. . “A New Digger's Wife.”—Unfair, as a public criticism. You should address your complaint to the station manager. "Argument,” Oamaru.—The last 4cylinder model of the Buick car was manufactured in 1924. “ Play Reader." Waikaka.—The play " The King Can Do No Wrong ” is actually a revue sketch from a book by Dion Titheradge. The cast consists cf four males and four females. A royalty of 7s 6d is payable for each performance. “ X 9,” Clinton. —There is no tax deduction made to a shepherd who is in permanent employment for the upkeep of his dogs. On the other hand, a musterer, whose employment is not of a permanent nature, is allowed a 20 per cent, tax deduction for the upkeep of his dogs and horses, and for travelling from one place to another. , , •• Ex-2nd/N.Z.E.F. —An employer who wishes to employ a soldier’s wife who has not previously been employed in industry, must, in the first instance, obtain a permit to do so from the man-power officer. If the latter considers that the worker is competent to undertake work in a higher priority industry, he has the power to direct her into such industry. “Reader,” Outram.—(l) On the statement submitted by you it would appear that you are entitled to receive the full familv benefit. The amount of the benefit is 7s 6d per week for each child under the age of 16 years. (The Minister of Finance stated recently that it was intended to increase-the benefit to 10s per week for each child from October 1 next.) (2) The Social Security Act provides that the family benefit will not commence earlier than the first day of the month on which ' application for the benefit is made. (3) There is no limit to the number of children under 16 years of age on whose behalf the benefit may be paid.