RESTORING OF CUTS

Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 52, Issue 3767, 10 June 1936, Page 5

RESTORING OF CUTS

EFFECTIVE ON JULY 1. PRIME MINISTER'S STATEMENT. The restoration to the 1931 level ot all wages and salaries to date from July 1 will be made under Government legislation during the second part ot the present session, according co a statement made in the House or Representatives last night by the Prime Minister, Mr Savage. An outline ot other legislation planned by the Government was also given by the Prime Minister. "I desire to announce that Parliament will reassemble on July 21 for the second portion of this year s session,’’ said Mr Savage, who added: that during the recess it is the intention ot the Government to prepare legislation providing for: —

The readjustment ot mortgages. The restoration of wage cuts to date from July 1. The restoration of public service salary cuts to date from July 1. The increase of pensions and the payment of pensions to invalids, also to date from July 1. In addition it is intended to make preparation, through the Labour Department, for the organisation of farm labour under reasonable conditions at fair rates of pay. To speed up a building programme, including housing and public buildings. To speed up other public works of national importance. To prepare the Budget for presentation as early as possible after the House reassembles.

It is further intended during the recess to take whatever steps may be necessary to prevent unfair rises of prices in order that the people may not be exploited. “Every effort will also be made,’’ said Mr Savage, “to advance the establishment of new industries, and during the next part of the session a bill will be introduced for the purpose of assisting industry generally Io secure greater efficiency and coordination, thus enabling it to compete fairly with overseas products.”