§ 27. Lieut.-Colonel WINDSOR-CLIVEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether it is the intention of the Government to introduce the Merchandise Marks Bill during the present Session; and whether the provisions of the Bill will cover all imported agricultural produce that is capable of identification up to the time that it reaches the consumer?
§ Sir B. CHADWICKThe President of the Board of Trade has already given notice of his intention to introduce a Merchandise Marks Bill this Session, but pending its introduction he is not prepared to anticipate its provisions.
§ Mr. HANNONCan the hon. Gentleman say when the Bill will be introduced?
§ Sir B. CHADWICKNo, Sir.