A SMALLER PARLIAMENT
PARTY SYSTEM A HANDICAP. By. Telegraph.—Press Association. Hamilton, Last Night. Speaking at the Central Power Board’s luncheon to-day, Mr. YV. Lee Martin, M.P., in replying to the toast “Members of Parliament,” stated that in the interests of the country it was advisable to make a change in the system of Government. The Upper House should be done away with, and the membership of the Lower House reduced. Instead of a large number of members sitting in the House of Representatives, half would suffice for the country’s needs. Three members for Auckland would accomplish more than the 11 at present. The question of party should not arise in cases of finance. That was a national subject. If there were less of the party - business in Parliament there would be less difficulties encountered. The party, system should be abolished and every man should stand for himself on his merits.
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Taranaki Daily News, 12 June 1930, Page 11
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