BUTTER EXPORTS

Hokitika Guardian, 23 February 1933, Page 6

BUTTER EXPORTS

N.Z. DAIRY BOARD VIEWS,

COVER NAIENT PRO I’OSALS

(Per Press Association, Copyright.)

WELLINGTON. February 23

With reference to the suggested re- 1 striction of butter imports into the . United Kingdom, the lion. G. W. Forbes -.said that- the position had 'been further discie-vod wit-n members ot the Dairy Board, who again . emphasised as strongly a« possible their definite view that any rod notion of. New Zealand butter Would have a disastrous effect on the dairying industry. The Board was of the opinion that every .endeavour should be made to avoid any policy of fixed quotas applicable to the output from New Zealand.

“The Government, having regard especially to the existing local conditions)'strongly concurs in the Board’s view,” stated .M r Forbes, “and the High, Commissioner has been requested to do his utmost to prevent, .the adoption of the .proposed restrictions, and, as a basis for further negotiations, has been al'lvised to Indicate that the Dominion is prepared to adopt some arrangement of reduced shipments for a short period, on-, condition tj{at Australia reduces her shipments, and that quantities of foreign butter are restricted also.” it was considered that an arrangement of this kind will ease the position .and have the effect desired by the Home i authorities.

FRENCH DUTIES ON FOREIGNERS

('Received Feb. 23 at 8 a.m.)

PARIS, February 22

The duty on foreign butter has been raised to- Is for most favoured nations like Denmark and Argentine, and two shillings for the others including Australia and New Zealand. It is reported that Denmark may retaliate by prohibiting French wine.