BRITISH POLITICS.
THE BUTTER TRADE. LONDON, May 12. The Select Committee recently set op by the Government to oonsider matters concerning the butter trade, with a view to legislation during the current session, is now taking evidence. Mr Taverner Agent-General for Viotoria, advocated the stoppage of all manipulation, marking, milkblending, or the addition of foreign fats. He would make these serious offences, punishable by imprisonment in the case of a seconri conviction. He also advocated the prohibition' of blending colonial with pure English or Irish butter. Although he was aware that the largest proportion of Victorian butter was now sold by blendeis, Mr Taverner said Victorians would prefer their butter to be sold honestly for what It was. He would like to see all butters in retail shops marked with the country of origin. Mr H. 0. Cameron, New Zealand Produce Commissioner, told the oommittee that his Government advocated the prohibition of bieuding. He did not fear that trade would decline if bleuding was stopped.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXVIX, Issue 8140, 15 May 1906, Page 5
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