Mr Q. D. J. Manson ‘drainage Most Important’ (Press, 23 October 1975)
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Summary: Mr Q. D. J. Manson ‘drainage Most Important’ (Press, 23 October 1975)
Quinton Manson, the Social Credit League’s candidate for St Albans, is advocating for the accessibility of interest-free loans to support the Drainage Board's efforts to enhance drainage in the area. Manson, a 42-year-old draughtsman-estimator with two daughters, identifies poor drainage as the most pressing local issue and emphasises the need for sufficient financial resources to tackle it. As the 1975 election approaches, he expresses concern that voters are being distracted by personal rivalries rather than focusing on critical economic issues. Manson argues for the establishment of a social credit economy, believing it would lead to significant benefits, including lower taxation and a decrease in inflation rates. He contends that Parliament is not the appropriate venue for moral debates, suggesting that such topics should be addressed by the churches. He supports homosexual law reform but holds a personal stance against abortion on demand, advocating instead for better access to contraceptives and education to minimise the need for abortions. Manson predicts a closely contested election, as he believes disillusionment with major political parties is growing among the electorate. He highlights that the Social Credit League operates both as a political entity and a pressure group, noting that many of its policy ideas have been adopted by other parties. Despite this, he maintains that these policies will not be effectively implemented without a comprehensive social credit economic framework. He praises the National Party's superannuation scheme for its similarities to Social Credit's earlier policies and affirms his commitment to the League's humanitarian goals and monetary reform. Manson argues that the current financial system is outdated and incapable of sustaining or improving living standards. He condemns the negative campaigning commonly employed by major parties, asserting his dedication to an honest representation of the St Albans electorate in the House of Representatives and to the implementation of the Social Credit Policy.
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