SALE OF WOOL

Greymouth Evening Star, 27 October 1939, Page 3

SALE OF WOOL

MINISTER ANSWERS QUESTIONS WELLINGTON, October 26. Questions addressed to him concerning aspects of the purchase by the United Kingdom Government of New Zealand’s surplus wool production! were replied to to-night by the Minister for Marketing (Mr. Nash-), in a’ broadcast address. The questions covered a wide range. “Negotiations are )iow proceeding with the United Kingdom Government, to determine the amount and types of wool it is desired that we should scour before shipment,” the Minister said, in reply to one inquiry. “Growers meantime should not submit wool for scouring on their own account. “The answer is that it will go to the woolgrowers.” he continued, in answering a question as to who would receive the Dominion’s half-share of the profits made by the United Kingdom Government by the sale of New Zealand wool to other countries. “All reclassing, trimming, and pooling at brokers’ stores will be carried out by the 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 rebale at 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 said also that appraisement ports had not been finally decided, although it was hoped to determine them to-morrow. after consultation with the shipowners. A statement in this connection would be made available either to-morrow night or the following night.