THE LABOR MARKET.
I —■ ] DEPUTATION TO PRIME MINISTER. By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, Friday. | A deputation from the Chamber* of i Commerce, Industrial Association, Emi plovers' Association, Farmers' Union, and I Overseas' Club Availed on the Premier and urged an active immigration policy. k Speakers declared that factories were } seriously handicapped because of the la ; bor shortage, and mentioned that boot! shirt, _ saddlery, and furniture factories were in a particularly bad -way for lack of labor. Mr. Massey said the immigration problem was engaging the particular attention of the Hon. Mr. Bell. The Govi eminent had already determined to pursue a more, active Immigration policy {than had obtained for years. To this lend, a manager was to be appointed in connection with the Immigration Department. The population of the country could be doubled without affecting the ) standard of wages, and the Government was going to do its best to get the rHvt class of people to come to tin's country.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 154, 16 November 1912, Page 2
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159THE LABOR MARKET. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 154, 16 November 1912, Page 2
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