“ALL THE HURRY”

Wairarapa Times-Age, 25 July 1940, Page 7

“ALL THE HURRY”

RUSH ON THE ESTIMATES STATEMENT BY PREMIER. IMPORTANT BUSINESS PENDING. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, This Day. The importance of disposing rapidly of the Estimates to enable the Government to proceed to important matters associated with the war effort was emi phasised by the Prime Minister. Mr Fraser, in reply to an interjection in the House of Representatives yesterday. The question was raised by Mr Holland (Opposition, Christchurch North), who, when the Prime Minister was outlining the 17 classes of Estimates to be considered during the day, asked: “Why all the hurry, anyway?” “The sooner we get the ordinary business of the House over the better, because there are very important matters connected with the war activities to be dealt with, requiring the very close attention of the Government,” Mr Fraser replied. Mr Holland: “It is a very substantial list.” x Mr Fraser: “I think the best thing that can be done is to emulate the splendid example of yesterday." Mr Goosman (Opposition, Waikato): “We would be better to go home altogether.” Mr Fraser: “I realise that members have their responsibilities and that there are matters such as the Estimates for the Railways, Health and Marketing Departments that it is right and proper should be analysed." Urgency was accorded the passing of the 17 items. The following classes were approved: Department of Internal Affairs, £5OB - 500; Social Security Department, £5.150,000; Social Security Fund, £2,336,324; Dairy Industry Account, £39.790; Meat Industry Account. £39.223: Sundry Products Account. £22,136; Wool Industry Account, £13,538; Department of Education. £4,630.000; Public Trustee’s Account. £357,849; Department of Health, £1,503.410; Mental Hospitals Department. £442.000; Maintenance of public works and services, £650,000; Transport Department, £73.000: Audit Department, £40,000; Public Service Commissioner's Office. £16,000. The House adjourned at 11.58 p.m. till today, when the remaining classes of main estimates are being considered. The Public Works estimates and statement will be discussed tomorrow.