§ 55. Mr. JOHN WALLACEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the United States Customs authorities intend to impose a condition that goods exported from Scotland to America shall, after 9th June next, be described as made in Great Britain instead of made in Scotland as hitherto; and whether, as this alteration would prejudice Scottish manufac- 483 turing interests, he will make representations on the subject to the appropriate Department of the United States Government?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI am informed that the United States authorities will be prepared to recognise the following markings for merchandise imported on and after 9th May, 1934, as acceptable: "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland," or "United Kingdom," "Great Britain," "Northern Ireland," "Ireland," "England," "Scotland," "Wales."
§ Mr. WALLACEAm I to understand that the change I suggest in the question is not contemplated and that the mark known hitherto as "Made in Scotland" will not be abolished?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI hope my hon. Friend will find that he will be well satisfied when he considers the answer.
§ Sir R. BANKSCan the right hon. Gentleman say on what particular commodities the distinction between Great Britain and Scotland is most important?