Mr. CAMPBELLI beg to move, in page 8, line 2, after the word "name," to insert the words:
(not being the name 'port' or 'sherry,' or the name of any other description of genuine wine).This Clause seems to be somewhat involved and, as I am sure it never was the intention of the Government to in- 264 clude well-known wines such as port and sherry in this Clause, I have put down this Amendment, which I hope the Government will see their way to accept.
§ Amendment agreed to.
§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Clause, as amended, stand part of the Bill."
§ Mr. RHYSI wish to draw the attention of the Government to one point in connection with this Clause, which I understand has been drafted in order to deal with certain practices which have grown up in the trade. Owing to the wording of the Clause, it may also have the effect of penalising cocktails sold in bottles. I do not think that is the object of the Government. I hope that the Government will undertake to look into the matter before the Report stage, in order that a penalty should not be placed upon this legitimate section of the trade, and I shall be glad if they will give me an assurance to that effect. It would not be fair to ask for any definite statement at this stage, but I hope that, if between now and Report it is found that this Clause will hit a section of the trade which it was not intended to affect, it will be amended.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI willingly give my hon. Friend the assurance which he asks, and I undertake that the matter will be looked into between now and the Report stage.