CONTROL OF PRICES
WATCH BY GOVERNMENT ban on exploitation (Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, last night. Careful attention is being given by the Government to the price movements for all commodities throughout UlO Dominion. Moreover, it intends to lake action if necessary to maintain them at what it considers a reasonable level. This was indicated by the Miniate! tor Industries.and Commerce, tho lion. D. G. Sullivan, when he .-.lalcd 1 hat any tendency io exploit sac wage-earners by unduly high pricer would be check “d.
“Officers of the department all oser the Dominion are keeping in touch, with the situation through . trade organisations,” said ihe Minister, “and in cases where increases arc noticed business people are being asked to justify their action. There have been ’definite instances of people anticipating wage increases by making higher prices, but we will not stand for Iha 1. ”
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19024, 26 May 1936, Page 11
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143CONTROL OF PRICES Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19024, 26 May 1936, Page 11
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