NEW PARLIAMENTARY SALARIES
Chamber Of Commerce Reaction (N.Z.P.A.) WELLINGTON, Dec. 22. All kinds of views were expressed, when a discussion took place at a meeting of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce in regard to the decision of Members of Parliament to increase their own salaries. Some objected to the members raising their salaries when, as being responsible for the stabilisation policy, they should be giving a. lead. Some thought that the proposal was on the right lines and some even that salaries should be greater to attract capable men to take up politics. On the whole, however, the opinion seemed to be general that the lower-paid elements in the community, especially in the Public service, were entitled to first consideration and a motion was carried asking the Government to give immediate attention to the question of adjusting the salaries and wages of underpaid sections of the community, particularly those in the Public Service.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CLVI, Issue 23083, 23 December 1944, Page 4
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153NEW PARLIAMENTARY SALARIES Timaru Herald, Volume CLVI, Issue 23083, 23 December 1944, Page 4
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