MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Hokitika Guardian, 13 May 1924, Page 3

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CARLE ASSOCIATION. EAII’IRE AIHAT PRODI'CTIOX. A SCHEME PREFERENCE (Received tliis day at 11.0 a.m.) I.OX DON, .May Ilassan is submitting to i'll 1 Thomas n scheme from wliic-li ho thinks a policy might ho evolved which would reduce the cost of livin'' and stimulate the production of meat, both at home and in the rest of the Empire, on a soumi business basis, enabling the (ioverument to extend reeiuroeal treatment to the Dominion.

The scheme is to ascertain from statistics what f|uantity of meat is rc(|uired for consumption in Britain in a given period, plus a percentage for a reserve: also to ascertain what amount of home grown meat is available for food the same period and to permit the importation from the Dominions of the full quantity which the home producers were unable to supply. " the event of the Dm---' " able to make up ‘he total then siilliceint meat of foreign ongm should be permitted entry, under license, to complete the <|Unnt.tv needed for the period. . |fnssan contends the ndonlion o; the scheme would ensure to the (oiisumi i reduction in the cost of living, and a better article a a lower price, "tM steady supplies throughout the year. This would to a great extent eliminate speculation and reduce the outlay on ~,1,1 storage enabling the Don,...ions meat to be distributed bright and sound within three of its being killed It woul.l also alford pruteetion to borne growers and To the Dominions. The sebeine would give the Dominions first preference after the home producer; also a fair price and a reasonably prompt return in cash altei the meat had arrived here. It would convert meat growing from a losing venture to a sound business investment, increase production and be an iiu/utive to farmers and capitalists ... i.SJ.st money in meat growing with... 11 The'sebeme would remove the unfair advantage now enjoyed by foreigners, and be the first great step making tlie Umpire i.ul.-pomU ..t ol foreign grown meat. Creating, a (<’- innnd for Kmpire grown meat should result in increased herds and Hocks at Home and in tin- Dominions by ten pci cent, within a few years. Hassnn suggests the scheme is applicable to other products, notably wheat.