THE NATIONAL PARTY'S ELECTION POLICY

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22511, 20 September 1938, Page 10

THE NATIONAL PARTY'S ELECTION POLICY

"RESTORATION OF PERSONAL

FREEDOM"

No Reductions in Wages

ASSISTANCE FOR PURCHASE OF HOMES

Encouragement of Population Growth

[THE PRESS Special Service.]

WELLINGTON, September 19,

The maintenance of the highest standard of family life and the development of New Zealand along democratic lines are the main points in the policy of the National Party for the forthcoming election, according to a manifesto issued to-day by the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Adam Hamilton, on behalf of the National Party. The party undertakes to assist private enterprise where necessary, but to place upon it no restrictions.

Mr Hamilton announces a scheme of assistance to those wishing to purchase or build homes; and to encourage the natural growth of the population a scheme of loans to' young married, persons to buy furniture is proposed, the loans to be reduced as the family grows. A new ministry, the Ministry of Social Welfare, is to be established, which will plan the provision of full social services. Widows' and orphans' pensions and a free maternity service will be provided, and family allowances will be liberalised in a full programme of social security.

Taxes will be reduced, the manifesto says, and the unemployment tax on women abolished. The Government will co-operate in absorbing men into' industry, but will complete all public works at present in hand where practicable. Land development will be encouraged.

Compulsory unionism will be abolished, but the Arbitration Court and preference to unionists will be retained. There will be no cuts in wages or pensions.

"The policy- of the National Party," said Mr Hamilton, "is our expression of opinion on the political problems of to-day and outlines the party's approach to them. It is a full programme."

**ln the days of our fathers, New Zealand was known as a land of opportunity," said Mr Hamilton, in issuing the manifesto which outlines his party's policy. "To-day, under the pervading influence of Socialism, opportunity for young men of enterprise no longer exists. We give to the people of the Dominion an assurance of hope for the future. We promise them a restoration of personal freedom in their work and in their leisure, and we promise to maintain the highest standard of family life as the only sound basis for the future of society. "The issue before the people of the Dominion' is simple and clear-cut," said Mr Hamilton. "In less than a hundred years, men of enterprise and vision have developed New Zealand to such an extent that we enjoy a standard of living unequalled elsewhere in the world. Now, during the last three years, there has arisen the menace of Socialism — the direct antithesis of all the virtues which have raised us to nationhood. There is not an individual in New Zealand to-day ■who is free from the menace of Socialism. Under the principles which actuate Labour legislators, the State must stand supreme and the urge for supremacy must inevitably be carried to the point where the freedom of the individual vanishes. That is the road which we are travelling to-day and, in our opinion, it leads downhill to national destruction. Race Preservation

men as possible dependent on the State for wages, as a satisfied wage earner under private enterprise is not likely to accept the theories of Socialism The Government's acquisition and control of all broadcasting facilities - follows the usual method of dictators—that people must read and hear only what the Government decides is good for them. The Dolicy of the Govern ment with regard to finance has been deliberately designed to tax m*ivate enterprise, industry and thrift right out of existence.

"An examination of the Socialist legislation will plainly show where we are heading to-day. Our task, when we take over the Treasury benches will be primarily to divert the existing trend of Government policy away from Socialism. ; * ", "One thing which r want to make perfectly clear is that it will not be necessary to undertake a policy of smashing and cutting. There are points of merit in some of the Labour Government's legislation and these points will be preservyl However, the underlying basis of Socialism will be immediately removed." THE NATIONAL PARTY We seek to arouse a deeper interest in the Government of our country. New Zealand is now an independent member of the Empire with close upon a century's life behind it, and must accept the full responsibility of nationhood. Every citizen of the Dominion should realise his duty to fulfill the obligations' of democracy. As a party we aim at being truly national in character, representing all sections of the community—farmers, manufacturers, wage-earners, business, and professional men—and we' shall govern in national as distinct from sectional or class interests. We recog-, nise no class distinctions in the people of this virile young nation. Empire Reciprocity

"We have, then, the issue of British democracy as against Socialism, but arising in part out of this, there is the fundamental issue of race preservation which can only be based on family life. Socialism seeks to replace the family by the State and in doing so it ignores a matter of basic' loyalties- Family traditions and the family spirit have been of supreme importance in shaping the character of the British race and, if family loyalties and responsibilities, are allowed to die, the race will die with them. "On economicgrounds alone we cannot afford to have a declining population. This generation has no right to mortgage the wealth and production of future 'generations without ensuring that the next generation will be numerically strong enough to carry the load. :'a youth is to be asked to pay heavy taxes for the support of the older generation, the result must be delayed marriage and fewer children. Far from taxing young people, the National Party stands for letting them riave full and easy finance for building their own homes—not merely for renting State-owned houses. We will* give all State tenants the right to freehold tenure, and in addition we are prepared to grant loans of £IOO to young couples for the purchase of furniture, ;the advance to be reduced with the jbirth of each child of the marriage I until it is cancelled out at the birth 'of the -third child. Family allowances twill also be provided at the rate of 4s a week in respect of each child over the second. We regard this question of race preservation as something transcending the mere mechanics of politics and we are prepared to base our whole policy on the strengthening of family life. Complementary to this factor we will legislate throughout on a basis of freedom, opportunity, and Justice "for the individual. "This will probably be the first occasion in the political history of New Zealand when an election will be Sought on broad questions of princige," Mr Hamilton continued. "To make e fight one of principles is certainly the aim of the National Party, because we are convinced that no people of British stock is prepared to throw away its birthright of democracy for the rigid fetters of the Socialist state. Divergent- Principles

Recognising our responsibility as a unit of the great Empire to which we proudly belong, and responding to the ties of a common heritage, we will at all times co-operate with Great Britain and other parts of the Empire to the fullest extent possible—not only in trade and defence, but also in every direction that will further strengthen the bonds of Empire and promote the peace of the world. Private Enterprise

Labour stands for the subjection of industry and the supremacy of the State. The National Party, on the contrary, stands for private enterprise and the greatest freedom for the individual to develop his own resources and his own initiative. We will remove from the minds of small traders and shopkeepers the fear which is engendered by internal State marketing, and we will give them freedom to expand. In place of the uncertainty and distrust which at present stand in the path of organisation, planning and development by commerce, trade and industry, we shall give encouragement, and an assurance of stability, and shall establish the most favourable conditions under which individual and. co-operative effort may. thrive in the community. PARTY DIFFERENCES . There are fundamental differences between the two contending parties. On the one hand, the Labour Party is out. to break down and destroy the existing economic order, and substitute in its place a system based on the philosophy of unadulterated, revolutionary Socialism, with State ownership of property and of industry and trade, and , direction. of its operations by the workers themselves. They seek to destroy private investment in industry by taxing it out of existence and removing all incentive to invest money in industry. On the other hand, the National Party believes in the present system of private enterprise, and seeks to develop it in accordance with the»philosophy of personal freedom, initiative, thrift, and private ownership of all property, with the right of investments to earn a reasonable return commensurate with the nature of the investment and the risk involved. . The National Party regards the Govr ernment as the authority to see that reasonable conditions are observed in the conduct of trade and industry, and that abuses, inimical to the public interest, are hot permitted.: Wherever possible, the Government should cooperate with private enterprise, with a view to providing an even better service to the people. The real issues are private ownership or State ownership, individual freedom,; or State dictation. DAIRY PRODUCE PRICES Primary production is the foundation industry of New Zealand, and is entitled to a standard of reward comparable with other industries. As the farmer labours under an economic

"The divergence in party principles Is clearly shown in the legislation passed by the Labour Government during its first term of office. Labour's objective has remained unaltered. It is still 'the socialisation of the means of production, distribution, and exchange,' and no amount of verbal camouflage can alter, that fact. The objective is the State ownership of all the resources of the nation—not only natural resources, but also those other resources of industry, trade, commerce finance, and professional service, which have been built up by individuals. "All foodstuffs can be taken over by the Government at prices fixed by the Government. Manufacturing and other industries are coming more and more under Government domination. The Government has developed a housing scheme under which the private building industry has been stifled, this resulting in an insufficient number of bouses being built. Dictatorial licensing powers are being invoked to ensure that the State "obtains a monopoly . of transport ownership. The formation of the Internal Marketing Department with powers. to control the marketing _. of" all forms of foodstuffs within the is a big step towards the l'.*9 < 1H t **. i ? n " o ' distribution. The Sov* 1» to *»v« .as many

disadvantage in that he has to accept world market prices for his produce, but has to meet internal costs, we will give effect to such measures as will. ensure that farmers are able to pay competitive rates of wages, are assured of reasonable interest on capital value in farms and stock, are enabled to meet increased costs imposed by legislation—including tariffs—and are ensured a remuneration commensurate with the service they render comparable with that obtained by other members of the community who render equal service. This will be accomplished by a lowering of costs, or by a compensating payment for farm produce, or a combination of both.

Regarding the present so-called guaranteed price, the National Party will honour all commitments which have been entered into by the Labour Government with regard to the current season's prices for dairy produce. We will return to the farmer the ownership of his own produce. The commandeer principle will be entirely removed. We will consult the dairy industry on matters relating to marketing and finance, and will assist by providing a guaranteed minimum price. Internal prices and farming costs will both receive close attention. LAND SETTLEMENT New Zealand's export weaith comes almost entirely, from primary products. The various types of farming offer one of the best avenues for establishing many of our people in suitable homes and permanent occupations. To this end, we will pursue a vigorous land settlement policy, first by making available for settlement any suitable areas of Crown lands, and, second, by a policy pf subdivision of such areas as are suitable for this purpose. Settlers will obtain their holdings at reasonable and economic values and on table mortgage. We will provide financial assistance and adjust costs: (1) to encourage voluntary subdivision; (2) to provide farms for suitable applicants such as farmers' sons, rural" workers, share milkers, and others with small amounts of capital; (3) to assist in building homes and developing and stocking the holdings;- (4) to arrange small holdings for such seasonal workers as dairy factory, freezing works, and farm workers and miners. _ Group settlement will be undertaken to assimilate less experienced men under the control of a group manager. The value of the farms when developed will be based on productive values. To provide amenities for married workers, in districts where such labour can be utilised—particularly in the vicinity of villages—facilities will be given for the erection of convenient and suitable homes upon small farms of convenient size.

the existing shortage. These tions will be removed and we "will restore to owners the right of access to their own properties, at the same time providing adequate safeguards for tenants. Particular attention will be given to the provision of homes for farm and other country workers. As employees of the State departments are constantly subject to transfer from one place to another, we will see that houses are provided for letting to the departmental staffs on reasonable terms. Realising the responsibility of the State, to see that adequate housing is available for the people, we aim at a building programme of at least 5000 houses each year.. Loans for Purchase of Furniture We will advance to young couples getting married a loan of £IOO for the purchase of furniture, such loan to be repaid with interest at the lowest possible rate, but the loan will be cancalled on the birth of children as follows:—For the first child, £2O; for the second child, £3O; for the third child, £SO. SOCIAL SECURITY On becoming the the National Party will' not operate the recently passed Social Security Act but will provide all pensions in existence prior to the passing of the act. In addition to existing pensions, provision will be made for:—A universal superannuation scheme, a complete health service for those who cannot pay, pensions for widows, pensions for orphans, free maternity service, and liberalised family allowances. The effect of this will be: —(a) No increase in wage tax. (b) Women will not be required to register, (c) Sixteen year olds will not have to register or pay wage tax. (d) Domestics will be exempt from wage tax. (e) Women having income other than wages not exceeding £250 per annum to be exempt from unemployment tax. Health Scheme

Land tenure will- be in all cases at the option of the settler, and all weather roids will be provided. A vigorous policy of treeplanting will be encouraged and assisted.

The National Party will provide a full and complete health service without charge, to that section of the community that is unable to provide such service for itself. These people will include the aged, the poor, those in necessitous circumstances, and those whose incomes make it impossible to provide a medical service out of their own resources. We believe that it is much more important to provide a complete medical service for those who need it and must have it, but cannot afford it, than it is to provide a partial service for all the people, many of whom do not require it and do not want it. we acknowledge the splendid services being rendered by the friendly societies of New Zealand, and will protect them and co-operate with them in their work. We.will inaugurate a well-planned scheme to greatly increase the physical fitness of the people, in the- confident belief that much of the sickness suffered to-day is preventable by more healthy living. We will set un a competent advisory body to study the problems, and inform the Government on. such matters n s the nutrition of the people and the brst means of attacking the needlessly hish incidence of common and preventable disorders suffered by the people

Manufacturing Industries

In this field, we see the most likely and fruitful field for increasing national production. enlarging the national income avai.able to the people, absorbing our surplus manpower, and reducing the great uneconomic loss of idle, productive capacity which has so many attendant illeffects. We realise that our manufacturing industries cannot prosper while they are burdened with excessive taxes, constantly rising costs, with confidence in investment and production almost non-existent, and with Government interference and bureaucratic regulation in every direction. We recognise that finance will not be available for investment in industry unless a return commensurate with the investment involved, and the risk incurred, is. reasonably assured. In a country with a relatively small population, a larger ratio of consumption of New Zealand-produced goods is essential to efficient and economical production. We will co-operate c'.osely with manufacturers, to bring about a greatly" increased consumption of goods produced, not only in our factories, but also on our farms, to stimulate production and increase efficiency wherever possible. We will give industry the greatest amount of freedom from State interference and dictation, by limiting Government regulation to the prevention of abuses inimical to the public interest. We will help the industrialists by -stabilising costs and by constant co-operation in research, to improve efficiency and to discover new avenues of expansiop. We will assist industry by requiring that foreign-made goods are clearly marked with the name of the country of origin, as far as is practicable. We will restore to the manufacturing industries the Ottawa basis of competition with overseas' goods. We will do everything possible to restore confidence in industrial enterprise, with goodwill and understanding between the workersand the employer and we will encourage schemes to bring about that end. We will encourage schemes for profit sharing, co-partnership, etc. As a Government, we will see that wherever possible New Zealand-made goods will be given preference in - Government requirements.

Superannuation The National Party strongly supports the principle of. national superannuation, but holds that the funds should be administered as a separate trust entirely independent of ordinary Government finances. The scheme should be financed by direct contributions from income, entitling every person to the benefits under the scheme °n reaching the stipulated age. and without any other income or property means test whatever. Those persons, including State employees, and others in private superannuation schemes, who have made provision for their own security in old age—provision at least as adequate as provided in the State scheme —shall be exempt from any compulsion to subscribe to the State scheme, hut thev will be entitled to the benefits of the scheme if they subscribe voluntarily.

EMPLOYMENT IN INDUSTRY The Labour Party's administration and compulsory unionism has resulted in the domination of industrial employment by the Trades Hall, greatly to the detriment of industrial peace as exemplified by the enormous number of disputes, strikes, and other causes of stoppage of work, since Labour'has been the Government. Tiu National Party will retain the system of compulsory arbitration, and awards of the Court will be impartially enforced on both employer and employee The procedure of the Arbitration Court will be simplified and thus do away with the present irritating delavs ir making awards afnd giving decisions. The question of workers' wages, hours and conditions of employment will be left to the Court of Arbitration for decision on the evidence submitted including the effect of awards on industry and on employment. We wil repeal the law relating to compulsory unionism, but we acknowledge the righ.l of the workers to join unions and provision will be made for the inclusion of preference to unionists clause in awards of the Arbitration Court. One Court of Arbitration will be reverted to, arid matters of less'imoortance re ferred to industrial magistrates. We will undertake' a complete overhaul o:' the existing law governing the employment of our youth population. Small Enterprises Recognising that ■ New Zealand's prosperity and. development have, been largely built tin by small traders, small farmers, small manufacturers, and small shopkeepers, we will do every thing possible to ensure their prosperity, and freedom from Ministerial dicatorship and interference. The National Party is opposed to monopolistic control of any section of trade or industry. ' ADVANCES FOR HOUSING We will approach the housing problem from the standpoint that a home owned is " far better than a house rented. The Labour Party believes that the State should own the houses and the people • should be State tenants. The National Party stanis for the private ownership of the home as the basis of our national life. The right of purchase will be given to tenants of State rental houses and in other cases, liberal advances up to 90 Eer cent, will be made available '. j ome builders, while- every encourage- ■ men* -vylll be given to building societies. ~ ■ The present; Government's housing policy has crippled private house building. The unwarranted restrictions placed on private house building has resulted in large numbers or houses previously available for letting i purposes, being taken off the market, : thus aggravating, rather than relieving

Ministry of Social Welfare

We will establish a special Ministry of Social Welfare, having for its special object the well-being of the youth women and children of the nation The new Ministry will co-operate with those many voluntary welfare organisations having for their objective the welfare, improved health and happiness of women and children. Particular attention will be paid to the adolescent period in which helpful guidance and understanding can be of such immense value in after life. We believe that, by closely co-operating with the organisations referred to, many of the prob lems will be solved. _ „,„,,' „.m , The Ministry of Social Welfare will inaugurate a nation-wide physical litness" campaign, to improve greatly the physique of the people and equip them to withstand modern conditions whicr bring about so much sickness and suffering because of inability to resist A competent advisory body will be appointed to inform the Government on means of preventing sickness and disease; of improving health and of more healthy living. A comprehensive nutrition survey will be undertaken so as to advise the people on the - all-im-portant question of "eating for good health." REDUCTION IN TAXES The National Party will, wherever possible, reduce the taxation burden of the people. We will reduce the petrol tax by at least one penny a gallon. We will exempt from unem ployment taxation: Wages and salarie of all women, "other income" of women provided it does not exceed £250. pensioners, relief workers and sustenance men, persons under 20 years of age and domestic workers. •To stimulate the development of low grade gold-bearing areas, we will abolish the export tax on gold. Radio licence fees will be reduced from 25f to 15s per annum. We stand for a reduction of taxation so that enterprise may be encouraged, industries established and living costs reduced. • We believe that the

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smallest amount of taxation possible should be collected consistent with the efficient carrying on of the proper functions of democratic government. The best means of encouraging industry and enterprise, and of increasing permanent and useful employment among the people is to leave as much spending power as possible in the hand! of those earning the money.

required by the people, reasonable opportunities of providing up-to-date services. Whatever regulation may be necessary will be signed for the purpose of giving the public the best service possible and fair treatment to all branches of transport. We will amend the present law that constitutes the Minister for Transport as the nnai court of appeal from decisions of the transport licensing authorities and will restore to those concerned this right or appeaf to a properly constituted appeal authority. . _ .. Rural Rating

DEVELOPMENT OF DEFENCE

We approve of the ideals of the League of Nations, but we believe that a strongly defended British Empire is the greatest factor in the preservation of world peace. We accept our responsibility for providing our own local defence. In addition, we will take our share in maintaining trade routes and in the common object of Empire defence. Our policy is that:— (1) We will maintain another cruiser in the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy. (2) We will provide sufficient aeroplanes to defend our country and sufficient equipment to service such machines. We will provide facilities for the training of an increasing number of young pilots—members of the Air Force and of the Territorial Air Force. We will build up a wireless and radio corps with the object of keeping abreast with the science of rapid communication. (3) We will develop our voluntary land forces into a highly efficient

Wp aeree that our rural roading finance iystem has reached the stage when maintenance charges should not be carried so largely. by the farming community. With a view to easing the inprpasine burden of road rates, we wUI give g effect to the resolution carried at recent annual county conferences effect that county council rates'for roads, other than highways, be subsidised on a basis of £ *° r *• instead of as at present. Subsidy lor highways will remain as at present. We appreciate fully the valuable work being done by our local bodies and will not bring about amalgamations except by a vote of the people concerned. Gold Mining We will give the greatest possible support to the development of the gold mining .industry and will, as soon as possible, have a complete geological and geophysical survey made of the gold bearing areas of the Dominion We will investigate the deep leads and low grade deposits and give every assistance to those undertaking boring and prospecting operations, and will assist in the conservation of water for mining purposes. We will encourage and give financial assistance to parties of working miners in tha developmenl of mines or the construction of water races for mining purposes. FORESTRY PROGRAMME Realising the value of forests to New Zealand, we will undertake a long range forestry programme with the object of: — 1. Preserving in perpetuity those indigenous forests that are such an assel to our scenic resorts and necessary for the preservation of our native bird life: the conservation of existing forests on steep hillsides and on mountain country where the destruction of the forest may lead to flooding and soil erosion. 2. The planting with suitable forest trees of such areas of non-agricultural 7 land as shall be necessary to maintain an ample supply of timber for the future. 3. The regeneration .wherever possible of many of our indigenous forests and the planting of such areas af are necessary to protect our agricultural land from flooding and erosion 4. The education of the people in the value of our forests and the necessity for their preservation and assistance of local bodies and individuals tc afforestate all areas that are considered suitable for such purposes. Immigration We realise that our first duty is to our own people. We realise also the urgent need of increased population. We will encourage and assist suitable immigrants of British and European stock. ' Tourist Industry We fully realise the great asset New Zealand possesses in her tourist resorts. We will develop these to the full, and will co-operate with all branches of services to cater for our tourist traffic. Returned Soldiers The National Party gives full recognition to the great services rendered to the nation by the returned soldiers. We realise that with the passage of time many cases of hardship develop which may ret be fully covered by existing provisions. We will, at all times, deal most sympathetically with these new problems as they arise. Native Race We will develop to the full the resources in land and man power, of the Maori people. We will improve the status of the native race, and give its members equal opportunities with the pakeha. with whom they share nationhood. We are intimately aware of the •grievances of a number of "tribes of the Maori race. It will be our duty to call them into our confidence, thoroughly, to investigate their problems, and so ensure them justice. Housing will be provided at reduced costs; the craftsmanship of the Maori will be developed in technical pursuits;.and more vigorous measures will be taken with regard to native health. Petroleum Royalties We will amend, the Petroleum Act by making provision for property owners to receive one-half of the royalties payable* under the act. This will maintain to the native race the spirit of the Treaty of Waitangi. Administration of Justice We claim" that the Courts of justice play a most important]part in the preservation of the rights and liberties of the individual in every British democracy. We view with alarm the actions of the Government 'in taking away from individuals the traditional right of appeal to our Courts, and substituting a right of appeal to a Cabinet Minister. We undertake to restore to every individual the right of appeal to the Cour'*- and will'e-ppose every action, whether legislative or administrative, which tends to limit the jurisdiction of our Courts, or which seeks to deprive the individual of his right of appeal to our Courts of justice.

and mobile force, capable of putting up an effective defence in the event of attack. We will restore the status of the recently dismembered territorial units and ensure that members of the military forces have the privilege of serving with the colours of our historic regiments with their glorious traditions. We will give liberal camp pay and allowances and special privileges for efficiency in service. (4) We will encourage as complementary and essential to an efficient defence scheme a voluntary organisation of women and girls trained in nursing and first-aid and the services supplementary to the fighting forces. (5) In the event of war, the National Party will. mobilise the resources of the country, both men and money. No inhabitant of New Zealand will be allowed to exploit his fellow citizen. RESERVE BANK The National Party realises the great value of the Reserve Bank as an integral part of our banking and financial sytern. We will retain the Government ownership of the bank's capital, and while the bank is always subject to Parliament, we realise that success in public finance can be achieved only by closest co-operation between the bank and the Government. Public Works

In prosperous times public works should be limited to works of a developmental and reproductive character. We will develop such public works as will stand up to the test of national usefulness, and the work will be done wherever possible on a system of cooperative contracts and payment will be based On standard rates. We will not coVitinue the present policy ot taking workers out of productive employment :'n our primary industries. Public works already commenced will be completed with all reasonable expedition and by the use of the most modern equipment available. Unemployment The solution of this great problem lies in the abflitv of our industries, both primary and manufacturing.. to absorb our workless population back into productive employment, and our administration as a Government will be based on that fundamental truth. Private enterprise must be encouraged and assisted to find increased employment. Until such time as our unemployed can be absorbed back into industry, we will continue unemployment relief as'at present. Ail mon'y expended on relief works should be productive of useful public assets. EDUCATION We believe that democracy can only be maintained by a free, independent and educated people and that the children are the greatest as<=et of every nation. Tn view of the rapid progress that is made each year in the world of scientific knowledge and invention, we must see that our children are provided with the best possible educational equipment for the battle of life. We will encourage and develop the kindergartens. We will'maintain the present' entry and leaving school ages. We will extend the work of the correspondence school and provide further facilities for secondary and technical education in country districts. We will provide facilities for adult education. ! That the welfare of the children must be the first consideration in every educational system, and realising that the best results can only be •".ttained with the most efficient teaching staff, we will consult with the profession in an effort to find solutions of these problems. We will extend dental treatment for children and increase free transport facilities to children attending primary and secondary schools Broadcasting: The existing dual control of radio broadcasting services, with divided authority, duplicated equipment, and staffs will be ended. The services will be placed under one authority and commercial broadcasting will be put on a sound business footing. We will continue Parliamentary broadcasts, but will put a stop.to abuse of the radio for political propaganda. Transport - We believe that an efficient and modern railway service is an essential part of our national transport system, and that the community will be best served by the maintenance of a properly co-ordinated and privatelyowned road transport service, complementary to that provided by the railways We assure to private services in all branches of transport that are

MR HAMILTON TO BROADCAST FROM CHRISTCHURCH

The Leader of the Opposition (the Hon. Adam Hamilton) will give his first election broadcast speech in Christchurch on Friday night. He will outline the National Party's policy in reply to the Prime Minister (the Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage), who will announce the Government's policy in a broadcast speech from Wellington on Thursday, night.

CANDIDATES* ADDRESSES

Addresses by Parliamentary candidates are printed on page 15.