Answers to Correspondents

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26775, 19 May 1948, Page 6

Answers to Correspondents

" Curious Motorist.”—We are inquiring. “ Blank,” Oamaru. —Practically the only sources for obtaining information about tuberculosis in New Zealand are the annual reports of the Department of Health. Statistics are also published in the Year Book. These may be obtained from any public library. “Ajax.”—There is nothing to prevent a business being handed over to a boy of 16, but in the eyes of the law he is an infant, and the business would have to be controlled by an older person or persons until he became of age. “ Curious.”—Your question should be referred to a solicitor. “ Inquirer,” Oamaru.—Maternity services are free except where a recognised maternity specialist is needed, and then a payment is made. " S.”—This question should be referred to the town clerk, Mr R. A. Johnston, or to the secretary of the union concerned. "Curious,” Heriot.—(l) A person on a full invalid’s pension is allowed to earn up to £1 a week providing the Social Security Department is satisfied that the work being done is suitable for an invalid. (2) A person in receipt of such a pension may have a savings bank account. “ Corso,” Ophir.—The Red Cross Society, Queen’s Building, Princes street, will receive CORSO parcels. The packing is done in Wellington. The person sending the parcel generally pays the freight.