MERCHANDISE BILL
NEW ZEALAND OBJECTION. (Per United Press Association). WELLINGTON, May 1. In regard to recent cablegrams appearing in the press relating to proposals under the Merchandise Marks Bill, which is now before the Imperial Parliament, the New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board cabled its London office as follows:—“Press cables received here, regarding the Merchandise Marks Bill, infers that all meat must be marked by Customs presumably on arrival. This would mean additional handling, which will not improve the condition of our meat, besides disfiguring the carcase. If this is the proposal, then enter the strongest protest through the High Commissioner for New Zealand.” A reply to this message has been received as follows: —“Have been watching Merchandise Marks Bill closely and have strongly protested against the objectionable feature, through the High Commissioner for New Zealand. It is very unlikely that the proposal you mention will be included and already the Government have agreed to withdraw the word “indelible.” A further protest will be made, if and when the Bill proceeds.
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Southland Times, Issue 18930, 2 May 1923, Page 5
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170MERCHANDISE BILL Southland Times, Issue 18930, 2 May 1923, Page 5
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