TARIFF ISSUE
THE COST OF LIVING. • ■' HON. J. B. DONALD’S BELIEF. A statement indicating his beliefs in regard to tariffs was made by the Postmaster-General (the Hon. j) B. Donald) in tho house of Representatives, last night. i, ' ‘ Mr Donald said he realised that it was impossible for New Zealand to get along without protective duties. First and foremost, it was necessary to have money to carry'on the Government of the country, and. so duties were necessary for revenue purposes. He believed that there were certain industries that should be pro tec-tod, and lie Hoped that mem be w woul take good care that they did .iK i have foisted on to them .a very high protective- tariff that would force up' the cost of living. The member for' Egrnont (Mr "Wilkinson) had staged that tho United Party Had promised to let foostuffs in free, but the manifesto of the party stated that 'ho tariff should be based on the reduction of the cost of living and that be put on the free list. That ui 1 not suggest that flour and wheat would lie admitted to the country free. “ I mention this fact in case it sho lid he overlooked,” said Air Donald in conclusion.
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Hokitika Guardian, 22 July 1929, Page 6
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206TARIFF ISSUE Hokitika Guardian, 22 July 1929, Page 6
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