HC Deb 05 July 1926 vol 197 c1590
31. Mr. A. V. ALEXANDER

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether his Department has had any communications with the Governments of foreign Powers concerning the probable effects of the Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods) Bill upon the trade between this country and the foreign Powers concerned?

Mr. SAMUEL

No, Sir.

Mr. ALEXANDER

But is not the hon. Member's Department or the Foreign Office going to make inquiries on this important trade matter, and especially with regard to the effect of the widened proposals upon existing Treaties?

Mr. SAMUEL

I do not see any reason why we should go out on purpose to search for trouble.