WHEAT SUPPLIES
STATE TO TAKE ITS FINGER OUT OF PIE.
WELLINGTON, Nov. 1. In the J louse to-day Mr J. A. Macplierson asked a question about wheat prices. He stated that lie had been approached by telegrams and letters on behalf of farmers desiring to know what the Government intends to do in connection with the importations of wheat in 1920._ It was felt by the farmers that it would be very unwise_jpr ‘the Government not to continue the control of the purchase of the necessary wheat.
The Eon. W. Noswcrihy (Minister of Agriculture) replied that the Government did rot propose to have a finger in the p c at a’.l after the end of Feburarv. “The duty,” he said, “would be kept on and matters be allowed to adjust themselves in a free market.” He did not tlunk it wise for the Government to he in the business any longer than was necessary.*—Special.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXI, Issue 9852, 3 November 1924, Page 3
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