TO SAFEGUARD BRITISH SHIPPING
AGAINST SUBSIDISED FOREIGN VESSELS ATTITUDE OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE In connection witli representations it had made to the Government earlier on v the subject of subsidised foreign shipping, executive advised the Government that it was ’anxious to see ail agreement arrived at between New Zealand and Australia in regard to cooperative action being taken by them to safeguard British shipping against subsidised foreign shipping, states the annual report of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of New Zealand. The secretary also discussed the matter with the Minister of Industries and Commerce (Hon. R. Masters).
The Minister advises that tlie discussions conducted by the Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates and himself with the Commonwealth authorities did not reach finality, and that further action is in tlie meantime held over pending the visit to New Zealand of the Federal Ministerial party, when the discussions will he resumed.
Executive appreciates the fact that there are difficulties surrounding the subject, and it lias suggested to the Government that failing an agreement being reached with the Commonwealth action should he taken by the New Zealand Government itself, in conjunction with the Imperial Government.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 22 October 1935, Page 4
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191TO SAFEGUARD BRITISH SHIPPING Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 22 October 1935, Page 4
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