HC Deb 10 July 1928 vol 219 c2017
1. Mr. DAY

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many meetings have been held by the Committee under the Merchandise Marks Act which is inquiring into the marking of foreign carpets and rugs; and when is the Report expected?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I under stand that the Standing Committee under the Merchandise Marks Act to which this application has been referred has not yet fixed a date for the inquiry.

Mr. DAY

Has there been any correspondence between the President and these people urging them to start these inquiries?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I have not had any correspondence with them at all.

Mr. A. V. ALEXANDER

Has the right hon. Gentleman received any application in respect of tea?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I should like notice of that question. The Act is so popular that I cannot carry in mind all the applications that come in.