HC Deb 04 February 1904 vol 129 cc348-9
MR. LABOUCHERE

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that a publication called Pearson's Christmas Extra, issued at the close of last year, was partially printed in Holland, and that no intimation of this fact was printed thereon as required by the Merchandise Marks Act; and whether he proposes to take any action against the publishers, as provided for under such circumstances by the said Act.

* MR. GERALD BALFOUR

The attention of the Board of Trade has been informally drawn to this case, and the informant has been told that the procedure of the Board of Trade in such matters is governed by the regulations made under Section 2 of the Merchandise Marks Act, 1891. Any complaint made to the Board in accordance with these regulations will, of course, receive their careful consideration.

MR. LABOUCHERE

If I call attention to it in my individual capacity as a humble taxpayer——

* MR. GERALD BALFOUR

It must be done in the proper form.

MR. LABOUCHERE

Will the Board of Trade prosecute?

* MR. GERALD BALFOUR

It is impossible to answer that until the application is considered.

MR. LABOUCHERE

How can I lay it before the Board of Trade?

* MR. GERALD BALFOUR

I shall be happy to forward a copy of the regulations to the hon. Gentleman.