TIMBER INDUSTRY EFFICIENCY BILL.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 231, 30 September 1929, Page 6

TIMBER INDUSTRY EFFICIENCY BILL.

Your report of the interview with me which appeared in Tuesday's "Star" does not correctly state my views in regard to one or two matters. The new system of grading timber has not my cordial support, as your report has it, but, after vigorous protest-it was accepted by Auckland merchants because it is so nearly similar to the old grading that the change of names was regarded °as 3 relatively small matter. One new class was introduced, viz., medium, containing half heart and half sap, but this class is not marketable in Auckland. The remaining classes and grades are virtually the same as formerly under slightly different names. The point I wished to make in connection with this new grading was that it was unnecessary to Msf a new board or a new Government Department in order to put into effect these grading rules. The principal objection by Timber Merchants throughout New Zealand to the Timber Industry Efficiency Bill is based on broad national lines, which I think can be summarised in the slogan which is now becoming well known, "More business in Government and less Government in business." If the board is set up and given the compulsory powers proposed I am sure the cost of production will be increased. ■A. E. ODLBL