Australian Mp's May Visit
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Papua-Ng
Canberra, July 16.
IF Mr. Anthony, MP, has his way, Terri torians can expect a visitation from Australian Parliamentarians.
In the House of Representatives to-day he asked the Prime Minister (Mr. Chif ley): “Prior to the outbreak of World War 11, facilities were granted to members to visit New Guinea, in order to acquaint themselves with conditions there, because the territories have no representative in this Parliament. As I have received many comnlaints that, under the present ad ministration, it is impossible for planters and others to develop the external terri tories, will the Prime Minister restore those travel facilities? If it is decided to restore those facilities, when will it be possible for members of the Parliament, from all political parties, to visit the Ter ritory?”
Mr. Chifley answered that restoration of such travel facilities had not been con sidered. but that Mr. Anthony’s request would be discussed with the Minister for External Territories.