CHARITABLE AID

Hokitika Guardian, 6 May 1920, Page 4

CHARITABLE AID

THE INCIDENCE OF CONTRI-

BUTION

At a meeting of the Tuapeka County Council, held on April 21st, the question of the present method ot levying upon local bodies for the revenue necessary for the maintenance of Hospital and Charitable Aid Boards was considered, the subject Being introduced by tlie President of the Lawrence branch of the New Zealand Farmer s Union. The members of the Council unanimously agreed that the present system of raising this revenue was inequitable, inasmuch as it unduly taxed the property holders while allowing those possessing wealth in other forms to escape contribution. . It was, therefore, unanimously resolved“ That in the opinion of the .meeting the present systerii of imposing a levy on local bodies for the purpose of providing revenue for Hospital and Charitable Aid purposes is inequitable and unduly taxes the holders of rural properties, and the Government, be urged to amend the Act in the direction of making the cost of such institutions a charge on the Consolidated Fund of the Dominion.” It was further resolved that a. copy of the resolution be forwarded to all County Councils throughout Now Zealand asking for tlieir co-operation and assistance in bringing pressure to beai on the Government in the direction indicated through their respective members of Parliament.