§ MR. REESI beg to ask the Secretary to the Board of Trade whether diplomatic representations have been made asking for an extension of the time-limit under the new patent law beyond 28th August, 1908; and, if so, what is the decision of the Government in this behalf.
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. CHURCHILL,) DundeeRepresentations have been received from the Governments of the United States and of Germany in respect of Section 27 of the Patents and Designs Act, 1907, but His Majesty's Government have no intention of proposing the fresh legislation which I am advised would be necessary in order to modify the provisions of the section.