CITY MILK PRICES

Press, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23088, 2 August 1940, Page 8

CITY MILK PRICES

APPLICATION for FIXED RATE CASE FOR TRIBUNAL On behalf of a group of producers and vendors in Christchurch an application has been lodged with the Price Investigation Tribunal for the fixing of the price of milk in Christchurch and the Suburbs. It is most probable that the hearing Will be held m Chnst church, bUt the date of the visit of the tribunal to this centre has not yet been announced. The price of milk in Christchurch has for some time been 6d a quartfor both summer and Winter delivery ies, the figute having been agreed upon among the producers about two years ago after a period in 'which prices were being badly cut by some vendors and producers. The price has beett adhered to by the majority of those selling milk, though a few have charged lower prices and a few higher. In Wellington, under the city scheme, milk prices have for many years heed standardised. In Auckland, where a scheme somewhat similar to that sooft to be introduced in Christchurch was brought into operation recently; prices are also standardised. Auckland had for some time a disastrous price war, but before the scheme came into operation, prices were fairly stable. The standard price was 7Jd a quart, but Under the scheme of zoning, it has been found possible to reduce the price by a halfpenny. It is thought that the price for Christchurch will probably not alter from its present level under fixation.