MEAT IMPORTS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 22 December 1933, Page 5

MEAT IMPORTS

OTTAWA AGREEMENTS POLICY OF BRITAIN (United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright) LONDON, 21st December. Tho “Daily Mail” says it is hard that Canada should have to suffer by the curtailment of beef imports. It would have been bettor and fairer if Irish was embargoed altogether. Loyal states of the Empire ough({ to have preference over disloyal in such a matter. The “Daily Telegraph” says that Britain’s relations with Canada are governed by the Ottawa- agreements, whereas the Free State are not, nor has the Free State, like Argentina, concluded a separate commercial treaty with Britain, hence the remarkable difference in treatment in connection with beef. The British policy is to relieve the market of beasts ready to enter in the form of beef, hence the restrictions press heaviest on fat cattle. Not until the Ottawa pledge expires in June will it be possible to establish a permanent relationship between home and overseas meat supplies. LIMITATIONS SUPPLIES AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND •LONDON, 21st December. Mr Elliot, Minister of Agriculture, replying to a. question in the House of Commons, said: “1 will make a suggestion for the limitation of supplies from Australia, and New Zealand which will afford large supplies at very reasonable prices.” STAGGERING BLOW FREE STATE EXPORTERS DUBLIN, 21st December. Free State cattle exporters describe Mr Elliot’s announcement as a staggering blow. It is going to have enormous repercussions, and means the ruination of the Irish cattle trade. Farmers will almost be put out of business. Mr Ryan, Minister of Agriculture, refused to make a statement.