TARIFF CHARGES

Southland Times, Issue 22051, 26 June 1933, Page 3

TARIFF CHARGES

EVIDENCE BEFORE COMMISSION. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, June 23. Before the Tariff Commission, Mr Orlando Dryden asked for a duty on show card colours which he said were at present admitted free in bottles under eight ounces. His firm’s principal competition came from Australia where the industry had the protection of a penny per fluid ounce, plus ten 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, proof spirit from 40/- per gallon to 10/- per gallon. He quoted figures to show that local manufacturers could not complain if the reduction was made. Dr. Craig said the New Zealand manufacturer had to pay duty of 20 per cent, per proof gallon of alcohol. Mr Cuthbert Stewart, representing a British firm, sought a remission or reduction in the duty on British lighting glassware which does not include electric bulbs. He said these goods were not manufactured in New Zealand but Australian manufacturers enjoyed an advantage owing to the exchange rate. Professor Murphy: The real trouble between you and Australia is the exchange rate. Mr Stewart: Yes.