42. Sir J. D. REESasked the President of the Board of Trade whether there is any ground for the belief that German goods are reaching this country through Switzerland with the stamp upon them of "Made 1405 in Britain "; and, if so, what action he is taking or will take to prevent the importation of such goods?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Bridgeman)I am not aware of any ground for this belief. Goods of foreign origin marked in such a way if discovered by the Customs authorities in the course of their examination would be detained under Section 16 of the Merchandise Marks Act. Moreover, the importation of goods from Germany is still prohibited under the Trading with the Enemy Legislation.