TALK OF FUSION

Hokitika Guardian, 24 February 1931, Page 5

TALK OF FUSION

MR FORBES MOT INTERESTED. CHRISTCHURCH, February 23. Declaring that he was not concerning himself with the political situation, but was concentrating bis energies on the steps he regarded as necessary for the welfare of the Dominion as a whole, the Prime Minister (Mr G. M. Forbes) declined to be drawn into a discussion of the possibilities of a fusion ol the United and Reform Parties, when questioned oil the subject on Satuiday. •‘The question of fusion lias not arisen,” was the Prime Minister’s reply when asked about the matter. Further questions mot with the reply that |>e bad only one consideration at present, and that was how to assist the Dominion through the difficulties at present facing her. • •I’m not concerned in the least about tlu> political situation.” he remarked. ■ I have a duty to peiform. amt I feel '(’cn’f'.driiW .filmt thinking people will realise that drastic measures have to |„. taken. It is absolutely necessary to help Hie primary producers through their troubles and prevent tins counliy from getting into a worse position. If we do not do something to assist the primarv producers the desperate position in which they are placed will n , iU . t to the hurt of the whole cummunilv. including the workers.”