SALARIES OF MEMBERS

Hokitika Guardian, 14 December 1928, Page 5

SALARIES OF MEMBERS

QUESTION OF IXCB EASE. WELLINGTON, Dec. 12. A. deputation representative of mein’vrs oi all putties waited on the Prime Minister, Sir Joseph Ward, this al’ternoon seeking an iiu rease in the honorarium. It is learned that Sir Joseph gave members ;t j>:i t ient and sympathetic hearing. It was pointed mil that notning could he done this session, but next year, when legislation was int roomed eflect would in all probability he given their request. Hr Joseph made it plain that he had always been of opinion that members should receive more, than £l5O per year. He was in sympathy with their request, and would consider the whole matter carol idly with a view to giving (‘licet to it next session. Xo amount was mentioned. AI FETING OF AIEAIBEILS. At a well-attended mooting of members of Hie House of Representatives and Hie Legislative Council this morning ail parties were l represented, in- ( lading Independonfs. The present salary of tin* Lower House members is £SOO, less £SO deduction due to the operation o'f the I'uhlic Expenditure Adjustment Act. Legislative Councillors are paid £315 not. There was a long discussion regarding proposals suitable for submission to the Government, these including a modified form of superannuation for members who retire after service in at least two'Parliaments. The whole matter was referred to a representative committee which will submit proposals to a general meeting without delay.