QUALITY OF SHOES
QUESTIONS TO MINISTER tS.R.) WELLINGTON, Wednesday A statement b\ the secretary of the Dominion Federation of Boot Trade Associations. Mr. G. Shields, that thousands of pairs of shoddy shoes were being manufactured in New Zealand every week was referred to by Mr. YV J. Broadfoot (Opposition —Waitomo) in the House of Representatives when siving notice eff a question to the Minister of Industries and Commerce, the Hon. D. G. Sullivan. "Why lias the Minister allowed licences under the Industrial Efficiency Act to he granted to manufacturers to enable such shoddy shoes to be manufactured and sold to the public, seeing that he has the power under the Act to standardise materials, processes and products?" asked Mr. Broadfoot. Will he see that such licences are refused in the future? Mr. Sullivan: The honourable gentleman is reflecting on New Zealand manufacturers. Mr. Broadfoot: The Minister is not carrying out his job.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume 78, Issue 24085, 2 October 1941, Page 11
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