TRADE AND COMMERCE.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 38, 14 February 1914, Page 6

TRADE AND COMMERCE.

ABSISTANCE AND EXTENSION. AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT’S EFFORTS. 4 [Per Press Association.] Wellington, February 14. The Secretary of the Agricultural Department- states that as a result of correspondence with the British Government arrangements have been made for the establishment of more £ intimate relations between the British Consular Service and the Dominions,’ so as to assist trade and commerce with foreign countries. One concession made by the British Government is that any New Zealand firm will be at liberty to apply direct to any of His Majesty’s Consuls for .information as to the possibilities of the sale of New Zealand products and the method under which business is conducted and the best means of getting into touch with the markets; The fullest possible assistance will be accorded in this matter, .subject to recognition of the principle that Consuls are primarily commissioned to serve the trade of the United Kingdom. A list of Consuls is at the Agricultural Department, and should any firm desire to take advantage of the above arrangement the Secretary will be pleased to answer enquiries as to their locations. It is further stated that the British Government will, on request, supply the New Zealand Government with copies of trade reports from the Consul Service in any part of the world as soon as published. It is intended to take advantage of this offer. The Secretary will be glad to consider suggestions as to what reports should bo asked for.