NEW ZEALAND’S SOCIAL SERVICES
REFERENCE IN COMMONS COINTRYS DEPENDANCE ON BRITAIN | Received Feb. 21, 5.5 p.m. LONDON, Feb. 20. Opposition cries of “New Zealand.'’’ greeted Mr. W. Wakefield’s question in the House of Commons during the pensions debate, “What other country is doing so much for aged persons in this period of grim struggle?" Sir A. Somervell agreed that New Zealand was able to provide for aged persons despite her present difficulties,” but she is able because she makes profits trading with Britain. This old capitalist country is almost her sole market. I am delighted that New Zealand is able to make such provision. What she did in the last war was magnificent and what she is doing now is magnificent, but if the members of the Opposition reproach us because New Zealand is doing more about pensions and social services, it should be remembered that New Zealand's ability in this direction depends on profits from Britain.'
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 44, 22 February 1940, Page 10
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