HC Deb 02 July 1928 vol 219 cc958-9
22. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the President of the Board of Trade what imported products are now required to be distinguished under the provisions of the Merchandise Marks Act?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Herbert Williams)

The answer is rather long, and perhaps my hon. Friend will agree to my circulating it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

Under the provisions of the Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods) Order, 1927, the following classes and descriptions of imported goods are required to bear an indication of origin:

(1) Gold and silver leaf; (2) woven labels; (3) wire netting and woven wire; (4) mill bobbins; (5) felt hats and felt hat hoods; (6) iron and steel wire and wire nails and staples; (7) water taps and metal fittings; (8) rubber tyres and tubes.

A further Order entitled "The Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods) No. 1 Order, 1928," will shortly be made. It deals with the following classes and descriptions of imported goods:

(1) Mowing machines; (2) gloves; (3) furniture and cabinet ware; (4) shuttles; (5) boots, shoes and slippers.

Two draft Orders are still before this House. One covers (1) honey; and (2) fresh apples; and the other covers (1) pottery; (2) insulated electric cables and wires; (3) electric incandescent lamps; (4) enamelled zinc sheets; (5) glue and gelatine; (6) tooth brushes and shaving brushes; (7) cast-iron porcelain-enamelled baths.