TARIFF REVISION

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21988, 24 June 1933, Page 15

TARIFF REVISION

SITTING OF COMMISSION FURTHER EVIDENCE HEA&D. (Per United Press Association.) ' • WELLINGTON, June 23. Before the; Tariff Commission Mr Or* lando Dryden asked for a duty, on show card colours which, he said, were at present admitted free in bottles under eight ounces. , This firm’s principal competition' came from Australia, where the industry had the protection of Id per fluid ounce plus 10 per cent, primage. Mr Victor Hope Piper sought a reduction of the duty on a number of flavouring and culinary essences containing over 40 per cent, of proof spirit from 40s per gallon to 10s per gallon. He quoted figures to show that, local manufacturers could not complain if a reduction were made. Dr Craig said that the . New Zealand manufacturer had to pay a duty of 20 per cent, per proof gallon of alcohol..' Mr Cuthhert S. Stewart, representing a .British firm, sought, a remission or a reduction of the duty oh British lighting, glhssware, which does not include electric ;bulbs. He said. these goods were not manufactured in New Zealand, but Australian; manufacturers l enjoyed an .advantage owing to the exchange rate. Professor Murphy: The real trouble between you and Australia is the exchange rate? . . '. •: , , ; Mr Stewart: Yes ; - ’ ■