THE WOOL PURCHASE

Evening Star, Issue 23408, 27 October 1939, Page 10

THE WOOL PURCHASE

MINISTER ANSWERS DUESTIMS [Pee United Press Association.] WELLINGTON, October 26. Questions addressed to him concerning aspects of the purchases by the United Kingdom Government of-New Zealand’s wool were replied to this evening by tho Minister of Marketing (Mr. Nash) in a broadcast address. The questions covered a wide range. “ Negotiations are now proceeding, with the United Kingdom Government to determine the amount and types of wool it is desired we should scour before shipment,” the Minister said in reply to one inquiry. “ Growers in the meantime should not submit wool for scouring on their own account.” The answer is that it will go to the woolgrower, he continued, in answer-* ing a question as to who would receive the Dominion’s half-share of the profits made by the United Kingdom Government on any sale of New Zealand wool to other countries. All the reclassing, trimming, and pooling in brokers’ stores would oe carried out by brokers as in the past at the woolgrowers’ expense, Mr Nash said, in answering another correspondent. He explained also that it would not be necessary to rebate at the growers’ expense wool which ■ had been incorrectly branded, but growers were requested to sew a fresh cap over the brand if they had caps available. The Minister also said that the appraisement ports had not been finally decided, though it was hoped to determine them to-morrow with the shipowners. A statement in this connection would be made available either to-morrow or on Saturday.