EXPORT OF WOOL.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 January 1916, Page 2

EXPORT OF WOOL.

' STATEMENT BL MINISTER. By Telegraph.—Press Association, Auckland,, Last niglit. In regard to wool export, Hon. A. M. Myers stated to-night that the Imperial authorities, having now definitely instructed us of their desire that export to neutral countries should be prohibited, the New Zealand Government are notf giving effect to their wishes. Every effort up to the present has been made to consider operating interests. As far as possible all applicants for permits have been granted the necessary permits 10 export to neutral countries, but we have now arrived at a position that we must carry out the Imperial Government's desires. Owing, however, to the very large requirements in-the United Kingdom, which have necessarily created a strong demand for our wopl.'thc market should still" continue strong and ensure satisfactory prices, Mr Myers pointed out that there is no prohibition on export of wool to the United Kingdom, but it is, however, suoject to the license system instituted some months ago. In regard to the future, all exports to neutral countries will be in accordance with the Imperial Government's request absolutely prohibited. IMPERIAL CONTROL. .- Wellington, Last night. Mr. Masscy stated to-day that the control of export of crossbred wool Or other material required largely for war puposes rests with the Imperial authorities, who have instructed the New Zealand Government that export to neutral countries must be prohibited. We liavc endeavoured ti arrange matters with as little inconvenience as possible to;all concerned, but our instructions are definite. Need, less to say, I regret the.necessity that has arisen for this, hut the strong demand and good prices ruling in Britain should ensure satisfactorv prices bein» obtained here. I will endeavour to ob" tain permission for wools already purchased to be shipped, and I do not anticipate much difficulty about this matter." SHIPMENT TO AMERICA. ' Wellington, Yesterday. Questioned this morning whether wool would continue to be exported to America, the Premier to-day said that in regard to the export of wool or any other product required in connection with war we must act under instructions from the Imperial Government. Fairly large shipments were now being made'to America but the indications were that such sfi-p----ments would cease in the very near future. ' ■