HC Deb 29 May 1933 vol 278 c1541
32. Mr. NUNN

asked the President of the Board of Trade what protection is afforded to British merchants who have registered their trade marks with the Chinese Government?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Dr. Burgin)

Registration of a trade mark under the Chinese Trade Marks Law confers upon the registered proprietor the exclusive right to use the trade mark upon the goods for which it is registered. It is understood that such exclusive right can be protected, either by a civil action or by means of proceedings under the Chinese Criminal Code.

Mr. NUNN

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that traders in China are complaining rather bitterly about the ineffective way in which this regulation is applied and, having already registered

The following statement shows the total tonnage of coal imported into Norway and Sweden, respectively, during the periods indicated, distinguishing the percentage proportions purchased from the United Kingdom during the years 1925 and 1929–1931.The figures of total imports in the Norwegian trade accounts include coal produced in Norwegian owned mines in Spitsbergen:
Period. Norway. Sweden.
Total Imports. Proportion from United Kingdom. Total Imports. Proportion from United Kingdom.
1,000 tons. Per cent. 1,000 tons. Per cent.
1925 … … … 2,006 87 3,605 78
1929 … … … 2,396 61 4,915 47
1930 … … … 2,239 54 4,703 38
1931 … … … 1,863 36 4,463 24
1932 … … … 1,991 (a) 4,458 (a)
January-April.
1925 … … … 477 (b) Not available. 726 Not available.
1929 … … … 541 (b) 1,036
1930 … … … 609 (b) 1,394
1931 … … … 503 (b) 975
1932 … … … 494 (b) 1,057
1933 … … … 498 (b) 1,030

(a) Not yet available.

(b) As particulars for January-April, 1933, are not yet available in respect of Norway, particulars for January-March in each year have been given.