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Shannon News, 9 October 1923, Page 3

to a written question, at a labour meeting in Palmerston North, Mr 11. E, Holland said he did not think 'anybody could object. to tbe large, personnel of the Minister of Railway’s party which is at present touring New Zealand. “It is very necessary,” he said, “that +hei Minisshould travel Tound to familiarise themselves with the conditions of the country, and the secretaries and typiste accompanying the Minister of Railways rare necessary. Nobody could object to it. I am one or who thinlc we* need more. Ministers so .that the work can be carried out thoroughly. The salaries could he reduced and the number of Ministers increased, although I must admit that ihei salaries paid to Ministers are lowei 1 here than in other countries.”