N.Z. TRADE AND COMMERCE

Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 20012, 16 February 1914, Page 5

N.Z. TRADE AND COMMERCE

ARRANGEMENTS WITH CONSULAR SERVICE.

(Per .-.Press Association.) WBLLINGTQIS, February 14. The Secretary of the Agricultural Department states that as the 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 Dominion, so as to assist trade and commerce with foreign countries. One of the concessions made by the British Government is that-.any ,Ne\v 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, the methods under which, the business is to be conducted, and.,.the best means of getting into touch" with the markets. The fullest possible assistance will be accorded in .the "matter, subject to recognition of the principle that Consuls are primarily commissioned to serve the trade of the United Kingdom. A list of Consuls will "be available at the Agricultural Department, and should any firm"desir6^to take advantage of the above arrangement the secretary -will be pleased to answer inquiries as to their locations. It is further stated that the British Government will, on request, supply the New Zealand Governmentwith copies of trade reports from the Consular service .in any pjart of the world as soon as it is published. It is intended to take advantage of this offer, and; the/secretary will be glad to consider suggestions of what reports are to be asked for.