LIVESTOCK EMBARGO
OPEN INQUIRY URGED SIR WILLIAM PERRY'S STAND [BY TELEGRAPH —-I'RKSS ASSOCIATION] MASTERTOX, Monday A decision that the Government should be requested to hold an open inquiry concerning the embargo on the importation of livestock direct from England was made by the Wairarapa provincial executive of the Farmers' Union to-day. Action in that direction was urged by Sir William Perry, who expressed the opinion that the proposed quarantine regulations Avere unworkable and would be too costly. Sir William Perry maintained that there was no risk of foot-and-mouth disease being introduced, owing to the precautions uow being observed by breeders and authorities in England. He said it was imperative that New Zealand should import new blood to improve the quality of its stock and to meet competition in the fat lamb and chilled beef trades.
Several other sjjeakers supported Sir William Perry, though some opposition to removal of restrictions was apparent. The motion was carried on the voices.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22839, 21 September 1937, Page 5
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158LIVESTOCK EMBARGO New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22839, 21 September 1937, Page 5
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