ENGLAND BUSY.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 262, 5 November 1928, Page 8

ENGLAND BUSY.

EXPANDING INDUSTRIES.

GOOD MARKET FOR MEAT AND BUTTER.

SLIGHT FALL IX WOOL PRICES

"When I was in the Old Country, I was struck with the manner in which mo~t of the industries were expanding." said Mr. W. S. Bennett, to a "Star" representative this morning. Mr. Bennett, who is the Wellington manager for Dalgety, Ltd., and takes over the duties of superintendent for the Dominion on January 1 next, came back by the Aorangi from a trip which included Europe and America. His account of things in Britain is a welcome change from some of tho pessimistic views which have been expressed of late. Mr. Bennett said the only drawback to the buoyancy noticed in many avenues was the state of the coal, steel and textile industries, which were at present labouring under somewhat adverse conditions. But even there one saw signs of improvement and, if the proposals for the better marketing of coal were carried into effect, there should be a great revival in that trade. In view of the importance of the wool market to New Zealand Mr. Bennett was naturally specially interested in the textile industry. There he found it was not so much a matter of prices, but more a question of confidence. He came to the conclusion that it was more than probable that t! • New Zealand wool growers would have to be satisfied with a slightly lower range of values than tiioso ruling at the close of last season. The market for New Zealand's other staple products, meat, butter and cheese, was very satisfactory, and he thought the season which had just opened would be quite a good one. He was delighted to hear that the Dominion had started off with such a rattling good output of dairy produce, and sazd the general outlook was most cheerful. "No, there is nothing wrong with the marketing of our meat and dairy produce," said Mr. Bennett; "I had a thorough good look round when I was in the Old Country, and am quite satisfied there, is nothing to complain about. Our grading is too thorough to leave any loophole for criticism. There is no doubt our system is looked upon as an ideal one, and our certificates are occepted without the slightest hesitation." One thing that struck him was the very efficient manner in which New Zealand products were advertised in the Old Country. The Empire Marketing Board was doing excellent work, and also paid a tribute to the work of the Publicity Department of the New Zealand High Commissioner's office. Speaking generally Mr. Bennett said he felt sure that the unfortunate unemployment problem at Home was getting better. There was a fine buoyant feeling in the country and wherever he went he found the workers doing their very best.