§ 53 Mr. REMERasked the President of the Board of Trade (1) whether he is aware that the Japanese have christened a village in Japan "Macclesfield," in order to enable them to sell their silk goods as Macclesfield silk; and whether he will take the appropriate steps to prevent these goods being sold in the home market marked in this way;
(2) whether he is aware that the Japanese have christened a village in Japan "Macclesfield," in order to sell their silk goods as Macclesfield silk; and whether he will make representations to the Japanese Government upon this matter;
(3) whether he is aware that the Japanese have christened a village in 1636 Japan "Macclesfield." in order to sell their silk goods as Macclesfield silk; and whether he will take the appropriate steps to prevent this deception when these goods are sold in the colonial markets?
§ Dr. BURGINI have seen a Press report that a village in Japan has been named "Macclesfield," and I am making inquiries. As regards the rest of the questions, I am advised that there would be grounds for proceedings under the Merchandise Marks Act, 1887, if the description "Macclesfield Silk" were applied to imported goods at the time of sale in this country Similar legislation is in force in most of the Colonies.
§ Mr. SORENSENCan the hon. Member say whether, in fact. they christen at all in Japan?