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97. The new Government of Western Samoa will have to measure up to its financial responsibilities. The New Zealand Government, as the administering authority, has generously made available large financial subsidies, now including the profits from the New Zealand Reparations Estates (see paragraphs 40-45 of Chapter 111 of this report). These have obviously been appreciated, and are contributing importantly to development and welfare. But the development of new programme such as those in education and public Works will cost substantial sums. The inhabitants of the Territory must therefore be prepared to bear appropriate financial responsibilities if the new Government is to be a success.