GERMAN GOODS
WHAT "WILL NEW ZEALAND DO?
The sale of German goods ivitliin the Empire, and especially in New . Zealand was the matter of inquiry by Mr. R. A. Wright in a question. addressed to the •Prime Minister. ! • . Mr. \yright asked (1) whether he is ,-aware that German goods are being sold in Great Britain; (2) is this in harmony with the: Peace Treaty? (3)'. if so, will ■ • it be! possible for German goods to flood the New Zealand markets? (4) la it the intention of the Government to increase * the tariff on' all-articles made in Ger- . many? There aro some-traders in New - Zealand who are opposed to.any trading ■ w-itli Germany,/wliilst others are willing to trade, said Mr. Wright in extension of his.question. "In order that all merchants and traders may bo placed upon an equal business footing a definite statement by the Government will be welcomed.". Mrv Makey replied: (1) I think it is «. quite likely that German.goods are being sold in Britain. (2) The sale, of GerV man goods in Britain is. not prohibited by the Peace Treaty. (3) The Government will take the necessary steps to prevent New Zealand markets being flooded with German goods. (4) The method of giving effect to the honourable gentleman's suggestion is under consideration.
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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 7, 3 October 1919, Page 7
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212GERMAN GOODS Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 7, 3 October 1919, Page 7
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