N.Z. PARLIAMENT

Hokitika Guardian, 24 January 1933, Page 6

N.Z. PARLIAMENT

NO unemployment tan increase

(Per Press Association Copyright.)

WELLINGTON, January 24

• It was authoritatively ascertained today that the Government docs not intend to raise an internal loan, and does not intend to increase the personnel of the Legislative Council during the currency of th e present session. Neither does it intend increasing the unemployment tax this session.

PREMIER’S REPLY

TO QUESTIONS RE EXCHANGE

SUPPORT OF COALITION

WELLINGTON, January 2d. Questioned to-day, Mr Forbes said that the Government would not be defeated on the Bill i-denmifying the banks against the losses arising out of accumulated exchange credits in London. When a-.-ked .whether members of the Coalition party had been consulted before the decision to inerosuso'exchange was made, lie said that members had left it entirely to the Government to do. whatever they thought fit t<i meet the crisis, and pro-ini'-ed to support the Government in whatever policy it deckled to adopt. The only communication sent to members was one announcing Cabinets decision on the exchange question, and requesting them to withhold comment until a statement was placed before 'to-day’s caucus. Air Forbes also stated that the vote on the Bank Indemnity Bill unquestionably would be on party lines. Any adverse vote would'be taken as one of l|f aight-oiit'!no-coMctence -in Coalition. *" It was suggested, that a few city Coalitionists might wish to vote a gablet | the'issue. “Yes,” replied Mr Forbes, j

One or two. This is a major policy js.sue, and we expect every member of the Coalition to vole for it. 'Members who vote against the Coalition on the Bill must be aware of the interpretation their leaders would place on their action.’’ Asked whether they would lie. expelled from thy party. Air ‘Forbes replied ; "Let us take our hurdles as we c-oine to them.” The cuucuh of the Coalition Tarty spoilt all morning discussing the Government's decision to raise the exchange rate, and was addressed bv Aleesrs G. W. Forbes. J. G. Coates n nd W. D'Hvni,. Stewart. Mr Stewart stated his treasons for leaving the Ministrv. Absentees from the Caucus were Messrs A. M. Samuel, Tau Henare and A. J. Stallworthy. ‘Mr Forbes saief that a very friendly atmosphere prevailed.