BRITAIN'S MEAT

New Zealand Times, Volume XLV, Issue 10450, 1 December 1919, Page 7

BRITAIN'S MEAT

UNPRECEDENTED GLUT i PARTIAL REMOVAL OF CONTROL. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copywinght AusM-nlinii ixni N. 15. A^:n.Li,>a. (Received November SO. 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, November 26. Mr C A.'McCurdy, speaking at Reading, said the Food Controller was considering the early removal of control over home-grown and imported meat. There would be no shortage during tho next few months, but tho interests of the consumer were not limited to six months. , There would bo an actual shortage if the European demand increased before tho shortage of production was made good. The Incorporated 'Society of Meat Importers, replying to. Mr McCurdy, point out that the United Kingdom is faced with an unprecedented glut. Over 100,000 tons are in store and the shipsi would bo unable to discharge ,150,000 tons which is due in the next three months. Another 150,000 tons was awaiting shipment from Australia and New Zealand.- Meanwhile the consumption had fallen 33 per cent, owing to the high prices so there was an ampla surplus for Continental needs. (Received November 30, 11 p.m.) LONDON, November 26. Mr McCurdy, addressing a committee of tho House of Commons, said there was a glut of frozen meat, which was held up in tho Dominions, enabling consumers now to purchase a* less than the Food Ministry's cost ■price. Tho control of imported meat would bo abolished early in 1920. Sir McCurdy announced that tho restriction with regard to potatoes had been withdrawn .