§ MR. MUNDELLA (Sheffield, Brightside)asked the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies, Whether any of the Australasian Governments have adopted the provisions of the Merchandise Marks Act; and whether the Colony of New 954 South Wales has yet signified its intention of doing so?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE (Baron HENRY DE WORMS) (Liverpool, East Toxteth)In answer to the right hon. Gentleman, I have to state that all these Colonies have promised legislation, except New South Wales, from which no despatch has yet been received; but the Colonial Acts of the Session have not yet arrived.
§ MR. MUNDELLAasked, whether the hon. Gentleman would inquire the reason why New South Wales had sent no response to the Circular?
§ BARON HENRY DE WORMSreplied that he would do so.