NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN

White Ribbon, Volume 18, Issue 8, 1 September 1946, Page 2

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN

Some Remits for Annual Conference From Wanganui 1. That the Minister in charge of Cinema be asked that a positive indication be given to parents that certain pictures ate definitely suitable for juvenile audiences; and that a "Recommended particularly suitable for children certificate be attached. 2. That in criminal cases in the Supreme Court when juveniles are called upon to give evidence damaging to their own reputation, such evidence he not published. 3. That the pensions and allowances to civilian widows he put on a level with those of war widows. 4. That the amount of allowable earnings of widows be doubled, the position to be reviewed periodically. (Note: Owing to fluctuation in cost of living, it is thought necessary that the position be reviewed from time to time.)

5. That in view of the desperate need in many countries for all kinds of cereals, N.C.W. protests against the scandalous waste of barley in the brewing of beer, and asks the Government that rationing of beer be imposed in Great Britain.

From Manawatu That business firms, offices, factories, etc., arc required to observe the forty-hour week and the Saturday holiday, the Government be asked that there be no differentiation made in the case of hotels; that bars he closed on Saturday, and not open for more than forty hours per week.