HC Deb 18 May 1893 vol 12 cc1240-1
MAJOR RASCH (Essex, S.E.)

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade if, having regard to the injury inflicted on poor basket makers in Essex by the importation of foreign baskets, frequently made by prison labour, and their sale as of English make, he will give effect to the prayer of workers from all parts of the country addressed to him by deputation on 6th May, and introduce legislation to enable purchasers to distinguish between home-made and foreign products?

THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. MUNDELLA,) Sheffield, Brightside

No, Sir. I have no intention of introducing legislation to compel the marking of the place of origin on all goods imported into this country?