HC Deb 21 April 1931 vol 251 cc777-8
20. Mr. GRAHAM WHITE

asked the President of the Board of Trade the proportion of our imports from foreign countries which are now marked with the country of origin?

Mr. W. GRAHAM

I regret that it is not possible to give the desired information. I am, however, sending the hon. Member summaries of the Orders in Council which have been made in respect of both general merchandise and agricultural and horticultural produce.

Mr. WHITE

Is there any evidence that this marking has an effect on sales one way or the other?

Mr. GRAHAM

That would be very difficult to describe in reply to a supplementary question. I should require notice about individual commodities.