ASSISTING TRADE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 195, 16 February 1914, Page 3

ASSISTING TRADE.

Oi.YSI'I.S TO BE MADE USE OF. I!y Telegraph—lVeis Association. Wellington, Saturday. The Socretary of the Agricultural Department states, that as the result of correspondence with Die British Govcrnniciit, arrangements have been made for the establishment of more intimate relations between the British Consular service and the Dominion, so as to assist trade and commerce with foreign i countries. One of the concessions is that any New Zealand firm will be at liberty to apply direct to any of His Majesty's consuls for information as to the possibilities of sale of Xcw Zealand products, the method under,which business was conducted and the best means of getting into touch with the markets. The fullest possible assistance will be accorded in this matter, subject to the recognition of the principle that the consuls are primarily commissioned to serve the trade of the United Kingdom. There is a list of consuls at /the Agricultural Department and should any firm desire to .take advantage of the above arrangements the secretary will he pleased to answer inquiries as to their locations. It is further stated that the British Government will, on request, supply the New Zealand Government with copies of trade reports from the consular service ' in any part of the world as soon as published. It is intended to take ad■vantage of this offer. The secretary will be glad to consider suggestions as to what reports should be asked for.