§ 13. Captain P. MACDONALDasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will consider the advisability of introducing legislation which will enable more drastic action to be taken against manufacturers and traders who promote the sale of their goods in this country by applying to them the title British when that title is not fully justified?
§ Dr. BURGINThe Merchandise Marks Act, 1887, makes it unlawful to apply to goods a trade description which is false as regards the place of manufacture. Perhaps my hon. and gallant Friend will let me know in what respect he thinks that the Act needs strengthening.
§ Captain MACDONALDHas the attention of the Department been called to public exhibitions in which exhibits shown as British goods have been found on examination to be foreign?
§ Dr. BURGINI think that some such cases have been brought to our notice.
§ Captain MACDONALDHas any-action been taken?
§ Dr. BURGINI think so.