SIR JAMES PARR

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19665, 6 December 1933, Page 6

SIR JAMES PARR

LEAVE TAKEN OF UPPER HOUSE. By Telegraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, December 5. In the Legislative Council to-day, the. Hon. Sir James Parr, who has resigned the leadership in order to take up the High Commissionership, said he regretted leaving the Council. His two years as Leader would remain pleasant memories. He had not sought the High Commissionship, but he felt that the Government's offer could not be lightly rejected ar.d he would be happy to be able to serve the country in London again. During the coming year there would be difficult and delicate situations to be met. The result of the American experiment would be known and its effects would be felt throughout the world. It would be an anxious year so far as New Zealand was concerned as the competition of cheap goods from Japan would have to be faced. That problem would require all the resources of Empire statesmanship. There was also the question of the quota which was hanging like a dark shadow over New Zealand farms. He was not without hope that the Council would soon be strengthened in numbers. In his opinion the Upper House was a vitally neressary part rt any parliamentary system. The Hor. R. Masters said he wished to express the appreciation of the Government and the Council for the work Sir James Parr had done during his tenure of office. He was sure that Sir James’ previous experience would stand him in valuable stead in the problems he would have to face as High Commissioner. Sir James Parr was entertained by Mr Speaker and Councillors at afternoon tea.