BRITISH QUOTAS

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 19, 17 October 1933, Page 11

BRITISH QUOTAS

Restrictions on Cheese and Eggs SPREAD FRUIT SHIPMENTS “Telegrams which have been received in London during the past few days from Australia indicate that the United Kingdom Government desire to consider again the possibility of arriving at a voluntary agreement with the Dominions for a further restriction of imported dairy produce,” wrote the Parliamentary correspondent of '‘The Tinies” on September 8. Although the suggestions which have been made by the United Kingdom Government have not yet been issued officially, it is understood that a cut of 10 per cent, in the imports of cheese from the Dominions is desired, in return for which the Government would be prepared to reduce imports from foreign countries by 20 per cent. The Dominions are also Invited to consider the possibility of stabilising their export of condensed milk at its present figure, in return for a promise to cut the imports of foreign condensed milk into Britain by 20 per cent. In view of the recent heavy increase in the number of eggs imported from Australia, a cut in the supply of Dominion eggs is also sought. In return, the Government indicate that they would consider a reduction in tlie import of foreign eggs during the English winter. Plans have also been put forward for dealing with Dominion apple exports which would involve the adjustment of selling dates so as to avoid a glut in the home market. Regarding the plans for dealing with Dominion apple exports, the financial editor of “The Times” said they would involve the adjustment of selling dates so as to avoid a glut in the home market. “In order that waste may be avoided tonnage is now provided in accordance with estimates of requirements made months in advance, and while shipping managers may naturally regret a reduction of the volume of produce carried they especially regret the losses caused by failure to fill the space, owing to cancellations at the last moment, for which provision had been carefully made. “There is likely to be a good deal of sympathy with the proposals for spreading the shipments of apples over an extended period; sometimes in the past a desire on the part of exporters to ship Immense quantities of fruit within a short period hag resulted in inconveniences to the lines, which have been accentuated by the scarcity of outward cargoes from this country and the need to send the ships in ballast to load the produce. “The statement that in return for a reduction in the imports of cheese from the Dominions the Government would be prepared to reduce imports from foreign countries is a reminder that early advice of restrictions is also of importance to lines engaged in bringing refrigerated produce from foreign countries, as well as to companies concerned with Dominion services. There are British lines maintaining regular services with foreign countries for which limitations of shipments naturally mean a great deal in reduced employment.”