Cord, Twine, Thread Sales, Under Control

Northern Advocate, 1 August 1940, Page 3

Cord, Twine, Thread Sales, Under Control

[Per Press Association. Copyright.] WELLINGTON. This Day.

Notice under the Supply Control Emergency Regulations calling for returns of stocks and goods on order by all persons who in the normal course of business, store and sell cordage, twines or threads which are manufactured from linen, flax or hemp, was signed yesterday by the Minister for Supply dvlr Sullivan). The notice also provides that no sales of these materials may be made until the prospective purchaser has declared cn an application form, which will be provided by the seller, the exact purpose for which he requires the use of the materials. Co-operation With Britain. "This action,” said Mr Sullivan last evening, "has been taken to enable us to co-operate fully with the supply authorities in the United Kingdom, where very strict control has been instituted to conserve stocks of linen flax and hemp. Linen and hemp goods are essential for a large number of wartime purposes. Supplies from the Continent to Britain have virtually ceased. "The jute .adviser to the Ministry of Supply in London is formulating a scheme for the substitution of alternative materials. Control Under Survey.

"In New Zealand the supply controllers concerned are already experimenting with a view to introducing cordage, twines and threads made from materials other than linen flax or hemp.

"As soon as the survey is completed, a decision will be made as to the degree of control necessary in the immediate future.

"There may be some personal inconvenience during the next few days, but with the co-operation of all concerned I am satisfied the whole matter can be put on an efficient and speedily controlled basis."