§ Mr. CLOUGHasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the practice, which is increasing, of weighing the paper or wrapper along with the goods sold, especially in the matter of groceries, confectioneries, and drugs; and whether, in the interest of the purchasing public, he proposes to introduce legislation to prohibit the practice?
Mr. BUXTONMy attention has been called to the practice referred to by my hon. Friend, but I am not aware that it is an increasing one. The question is not free from difficulty, and it is receiving careful consideration, but I am not at present in a position to promise legislation.