DOMINION MANUFACTURES

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 October 1929, Page 3

DOMINION MANUFACTURES

GOVT. ENCOURAGEMENT POLICY (Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, October 10. The policy of the Government in regard to New Zealand manufacturers was touched upon by the Minister of Industries and Commerce, when addressing the Wellington Manufacturers’ Association to-night. He said that the Government hoped to establish an Industries Board, and a Parliamentary Committee had been appointed to report upon the secondary industries of the Dominion, with a view to furthering their welfare. The Government’s policy of purchasing (other things being equal) goods of New Zealand manufacture, with a bias in favour of industries giving a large amount of employment was more definite than any for some time. He was sure that Mr J. W. Collins, who had been appointed to the Board of Control, in connection with the purchase of Government stores would give New Zealand manufacturers a fail* deal.

Regarding the proposed Industries Board, the Government had not been able to do all it desired, but the matter would receive close and serious consideration not only of his Department, but also by his colleagues. It was necessary that something be done at once. A Parliamentary Committee had been set up and in the recess would visit factories in various parts of the Dominion. When the next session opened, the Committee would be in a position to report, and as a result something would be done in the direction the manufacturers desired.. The Ministei* urged manufacturers to advertise the value of their products among the people of the Dominion.