“WE ARE VERY HAPPY ABOUTT”

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 4, 6 January 1939, Page 8

“WE ARE VERY HAPPY ABOUTT”

AUCKLAND MANUFACTURERS MORE RAW MATERIALS WILL BE NEEDED I Per Press Association.] AUCKLAND, Jan. 5. Most of the manufacturers in Auckland who import machinery ana raw materials, particularly from Great Britain, for the production oi New Zealand goods, appear to be satisfied with the treatment they have received under the new' imports licensing scheme. Those w ho have yet to make application did not expect any difficulty in obtaining their requirements in expectation of increased business. Some manufacturers stated that they proposed applying for large, quantities of raw materials than me,, would have bought normally. “Our licences, which are for goods amounting to several thousand pounds, are complete for exactly the same amounts as we imported in the first six months of last year," said oik. business man whose firm is engaged in the large-scale manufacture ot radio sets. “The licences relate to machinery’, insulating materials, screws, nuts and bolts, wire, glass, switche; and a special type of solder, all ol which are not manufactured in New Zealand. They are imported mostly from England. but also from tiie United States, Canada and Australia. “We are very happy about it,’’ he continued. “It seems that the Government is doing its best to encourage New Zealand industry. If, later on, we find that we need more raw material we feel sure that we will be able to get them. We are confident we can now go ahead and expand our business.” TOO EARLY TO COMMENT VIEW OF OVERSEAS TRADE REPRESENTATIVES [ Per Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Jan. 5. Approached to-day, the British and Australian Trade Commissioners, Mr. R. Boulter and Mr. C. E. Critchley,

I declined to offer any comment on the ; import restrictions, remarking that it ' was too early, as yet, to express any ' considered judgment.