Wednesday, October 16, 1974
KY
3
But I would like to say at the outset that though
no firm prediction is possible at this time of the exact duration
of the down-turn in some of our markets, nor of what its effect upon
our own economy will be, it may well prove to be temporary, and
certainly will do so in comparison to the time span over which our plans are to be implemented. We would therefore be making
a most serious mistake at this stage to allow it to deflect us
from our long term aims except to the minimum extent that common
prudence will dictate. I reiterate my belief that it is upon
the realisation of these aims that the future happiness, cohesion
and prosperity of this community depends.
In consequence, in spite of these new and unexpected
difficulties, your Government has continued to devote a great
deal of its time and energy to the elaboration and implementation
of long term plans for housing, social welfare, education,
medical and health services and transport. I am sure that in
this our priorities are right, and later in this address I will
explain the practical implications of the work that has been
done on them. But before doing so I would like to mention some
other aspects of administration to which I attach very great
importance and for which I hope to have your support.
CRIME
First and foremost, crime and the fight to master it.
Fear of crime and criminals continue to be one of the most
disturbing factors in the life of our community, and particularly
in the lives of its poorer members.
This Government has the
/clear duty ....
f
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.