IN THE HOUSE.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13371, 26 September 1936, Page 5

IN THE HOUSE.

INDUSTRIAL REORGANISATION NEW BILE BEFORE MEMBERS. Electric Telegraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, Last Night. The Industrial Efficiency Bill was introduced into the House this afternoon. Hon. D. G. Sullivan said the purpose of the Bill was to bring about co-operation between the State and industry and an endeavour to reorganise industry so that it might become mere scientific and more unified with the object of giving maximum service to the people in the supply of good quality articles. The Bill provided machinery, he said, for applying science standards and co-ordination in industry. It was far-reaching in its provisions as it provided for the licensing of industry where it might seem desirable to apply that principle. It also provided for a bureau of industry giving, attention to the development of new industries.

Air Sullivan added that he desired to secure the best opinion from all sides of the House. He fully realised its importance and its implications. It was a substantial experiment on a wide scale and he was perfectly frank and honest in wishing to get the best advice on the Bill from all sides of the House.

The principle of licensing industry, while net entirely new,- was a very important aspect ol the matter and one that required a great deal of consideration by Parliament.

Not only the Department, but also a number of economists, experts and various committees. for several months had considered the matter and he had discussed it with those engaged in industry and they agreed with the principles outlined in. the Bill. They might not have concurred entirely regarding the actual administrative machinery and he had made some alterations in an endeavour to meet them,. He was sincerely hopeful that as a. result of that measure, great service would be given the community and to the industries of New Zealand as a whole. He proposed that after the second reading and before the committee stage, some time, about a. week, would lapse to- give industry an opportunity to' consider the matter .

The Bill also provided for the promotion of industries by the State.

He thought the Bill had jjossibilities of immense service to the industries of New Zealand but if it was wrongly or unwisely administered when they had licensing, then, it could be equally productive of harm. A number of questions were asked and Mr H. Atm ore suggested that as the Bill was so far-reaching, it should be postponed till next session. The Bill was read a first time.