NATIONALISATION.
The Prime Minister, and a number of those supporting him, are strongly averse to the nationalisation of the coal mines. It is significant, however, that the Select Parliamentary Committee which toured the Dominion some months ago to investigate the industries, and which was composed of representatives of both sides of the House, strongly recommended the nationalisation of the payable coal mines, and the colliers conveying coal to the markets. The aim of the Committee in making the recommendation' was to stimulate development, remove industrial unrest, and prevent exploitation. The Prime Minister hints that the nationalisation of shipping may be necossary in order to prevent the exploitation of the producers. His Government has also suggested the nationalising of the ferry service, and will most likely nationalise the air services when they arrive. It has already admitted the value of State coal .mines by continuing those that wero in existence before it came into power. What good reason, therefore, has it for refusing to nationalise the whole of the mines that are payable?
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Wairarapa Age, 18 November 1919, Page 4
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