§ 22. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEasked 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.