§ Mr. KEBTY-FLETCHERasked whether Coronation mugs coming into this country from Germany should have the mark "Made in Germany" on each mug?
Mr. BUXTONThe reply to this question depends entirely on the nature of the marks or designs which the mugs bear. If these are such as to give an impression that the mugs are of British manufacture they must be marked with a definite indication of the actual country of origin. The matter is dealt with under Section 16 of the Merchandise Marks Act, 1887, of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy. There is no general obligation to mark all foreign-made chinaware and earthenware or other manufactured goods with an indication of their foreign origin.