WAR COUNCIL

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 March 1942, Page 3

WAR COUNCIL

REPORT ON SOME RECENT DISCUSSIONS. MADE BY MR FRASER. The War Council met yesterday to consider reports which had been submitted by the Defence and Military Affairs Committee and the Primary and Secondary Industrial Committee, both of which had met earlier in the week. The Prime Minister, Mr Fraser, said last evening that the council was informed of the discussions which have been proceeding regarding the formation of a Pacific War Council in Washington, and the machinery which is being developed for the higher direction of the war in all theatres. A full statement was given to the council showing the munitions and supplies which have been received, the advances that have been made in the defence preparations in this country, and the position of our forces in various theatres overseas. “Recommendations have been submitted by the council to War Cabinet on the steps necessary to meet the manpower requirements of the Armed Forces, the improvement of communications to meet tactical needs, on service by aliens, daylight saving, and the measures to be taken to control the entry of workers into non-essential industries,” said Mr Fraser, “Proposals have been made that certain important industries should be added to the schedule of essential industries. Mr Fraser paid a high tribute to the valuable service being rendered by members of the council.