SIR HOWARD VINCENTI beg to. ask the Secretary to the Treasury if the Law Advisers of the Crown have given their opinion as to the requirement by 1519 The Merchandise Marks Act, 1887, of a definite indication of foreign origin on any imported decorated tin box intended to pass into the permanent use of the consumer, if it bears the name of an English firm or English wording or marks, raising the presumption that the box was made by British labour.
§ MR. HANBURYThe question, which has necessitated correspondence between several Departments, is found to be one of some complication. But a case is being prepared and will shortly be submitted to the Law officers.