SHIPPING SHORTAGE
A-REPORT DENIED. ' ■ "Is it true that the Government last year was olfcyed r. considerable sum of money in England by way of loan for tho purchase of steamers trading to New Zealand and that the offer'ivas declined?" asked Mr. W. H. Field (Otaki) in the House of Representatives. Mr. Field proceeded to refer to the difficulties that wore facing the flax-mil]ing industry owin? to shortage of freights. The Prime Minister said he realised the importance of the industry, and ho regretted the shortage. But the lack of shipping was not confined to New Zealand, He had made representations to the Imperial authorities regarding the need of shipping space for hemp and tow. "The statement regarding the offer of a loan is not correct, or if it is correct I have not heard of it," added Mr. Mas'e.v. "I don't think anything of that sort could, take place without my knowledge." ' Mr. Field: Cannot you get any of these German ships? Mr. Massey: We have had 6ome o { them here already.......
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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 29, 29 October 1919, Page 2
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172SHIPPING SHORTAGE Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 29, 29 October 1919, Page 2
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