Legal and Parliamentary Dept.

White Ribbon, Volume 31, Issue 3, 1 July 1959, Page 7

Legal and Parliamentary Dept.

(Please read at Union Meetings)

The following arc further repliei I abinet Ministers concerning Convention remitf Re Sales Tax on printed matter and other kind* of stationery: The Hon R Boord, Minister of « uftotns, writes that lie appreciates our point of . icw. which has been raised hy other bodies The (io\ eminent has not yet found it possib'create statutory and thai he i* •r the matter to be considered when .1 review of the schedule of exemptions is undertaken However, he cannot promise that the exemptions for which we will necesarily, be created in the near future. Note: A very courteous reply From the Mini- ter of Justice re the serving of liquor to persons already intoxicated: The Minister itates that the Licensing Act contains a provision (0 this effect Section 181 provides that, "it any licenser permits drunkenness on his premisei Of tells liquor to anyone who is intoxicated or b> ;»n\ means encour: . - any person ti drink, he is liable to I hflC of £3) for a first offence and CO for any subsequent offences" Note: A more penalty would Ik the cancellation of the offending publican's licence Re Funeral Co«»«- The Minister of Industries and Commerce refers to the high cl 19 quoted in Convention He would like, if possible, accounts copies ol m considered excessive nit tO the Commissioner of Trade Practices and Prices, Department of Industry and Commerce, P.O. Box 1320, Wellington. WCTU members can do this a> individuals.

Re Sound Proof Labour Rooms at Maternity Hospitals: The Minister oi Health writes that, of the 15 Health Districts in XZ there are 1? in which all labour rooms contain only one bed In remaininf three districts, there are onlj f ' ipitals where these rooms have 2 beds, equipped and used at times These Hospitals are either of old design or are smaller hospitals where tWO confinements simultaneously are 1 Helens. Wellington, is due for extensive alterations and additions and the Auckland St Helens ii to be rebuilt

Re instruction to school pupils in the harmful effects of smoking: The Hon P 0 Skoglund. Minister of Education, writes that he thinks the mainly for pott primarv schools, though there I refers the subject in the Primary Sch< '.bus fof Health Education. SJ well as Intermediate schools I; s that the results ..' recent research on the relationship of smokinp and lung cancer nive the matter increased import \t present, the Health and Education Departments are co-operating in the preparation of suitable pamphlets on the effects of smoking for post primary school pupils. The Minister appreci ates \erv much or.r interest in this important matter and agrees that our teachers should keep 11 continuously in mind in their day to day work with children Note: Another courteous reply Re Anti-shouting legislation: The Prune Minister I interested to read all you have to say the subject and shall be pleased to bring your request to the attention of my colleague, the Hon H ('. K Mason, Minister of Justice, so that he may , have the opportunity of considering the matter of

suitable legislation in rJsifl respect" Re elimination of State Control issue from the National Licensing Poll: The ['rime Minister 11 that he is referring our representations to tinMinister of Justice to ensure that the matter c up for discussion at the appropriate time Re Censorship of Films: I enclosed newspaper advertisements re films, but the Censor reports that he on do nothing about these, as i;ewspape' advertisements are not subject to his rensorship With regard :<> an ad\ ertisement offering insurance th by fright, the cemor recently rejected a poster with a similar insurance offer. The Censor welcomes criticism, but complaints must be specified to title, place and date of showing. Members are invited to write to him individually on anv matter connected with films.

An unsatisfactory reply has been received trom the Minister of Internal Affairs, who merely states has noted the Views 0! our Union on night trotting, football pools and the Totalisator Agency Boturd.

Important. Members .ire asked to watch the -papers carefully, while Parliament is meeting and if it appears that legislation is likely to be prepared for granting further concessions to the Liquor Trade, then to make immediate protest to local Mi's \>k your MP to state definitely where he stands and if \ou think, from experience, that he is unlikely t. replv. enclose a stamped addressed envelope I. K V r.rigß (Director, L ft P Dept ) W.C.T.U. MAORI GIRLS' HOSTEL Hono.n Miss Fanaafi Ma'ai'i Recently an Afternoon Tea was given m honoa hss Fanaafi Ma'ai'i, of Western Samoa, who gained unusual achievement scholar Fanaafi came to the VV.CT.U Hottel in Parnell ; ii I ( >4<>. just a shy, little girl, feeling herself far ,iuav from home and friends in a new country, surrounded by everything so vast!) different from her homeland. The then Matron of the Hostel, Mrs I I ong, soon made a difference in Fanaafi's life She was given a real home with this New Zealand "Mother", who has always taken a keen interest 111 her welfare Upon leaving Epsom dirls' braninnr School, Fanaafi went to \rdmore TrainiiiK College and the next step was back to Samoa, where she was engaged in broadcasting lessons to children out in the villages for the next two vcars Another call to New Zealand was given Fanaafi to study at Victoria University for her "HA decree, which she gained in two years and was the first Polynesian ain Such distinction She has gJtO gained her Diploma of Education naafi has translated three English books into Samoan for the school children in Samoa. I year, she still excelled in scholarship, gaining her MA decree with honours and also winning the lames Mcintosh Scholarship award At present. ifi is in London at the University for two years to sit for a Doctorate in Languages The Auckland W C.T U. is very pround of this voting woman, and as a token, she was given a farewell tea and gift in money with many wishes her future accomplishments and the hope that she will return with her heart's desire fully realised -A.LK