HIGHER WHEAT PRICE
MR. POLSON’S ADVOCACY PAYMENT OF 7/6 BUSHEL (P.R.) WELLINGTON, Aug. 25. A suggestion that the Government should pay 7/6 a bushel to all farmers who were prepared to sow wheat now was made in the House of Representatives yesterday by Mr. W. J. Poison (Opp., Stratford) during his speech in the Budget debate. He added that such a policy would induce many small farmers to plant wheat in the hope of a substantial reward. He reminded the Minister of Supply, the Hon. D. G. Sullivan, that with lendlease gone there would be a high rate for shipping charges and the price for overseas wheat would be considerable. He asked the Minister what was being paid for Canadian wheat purchases by (he Government. The Minister said it was obtained under mutual aid agreement. The situation might change now that the whole question was under discussion. Mr. Poison: But what is the price? The Minister: It is under discussion. Mr. Poison: The price is high? The Minister: Yes. Mr. Poison added that he was anxious to see the New Zealand farmers produce wheat and they should be paid 7/6 a bushel. The Minister: I am meeting the industry on Tuesday next.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 21801, 25 August 1945, Page 6
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