§ 36. Wing Commander Bullusasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that foreign firms are using British silver hallmarks; and what action he proposes to take to prevent this practice.
§ Mr. H. StraussI have seen this allegation in the Press and understand that the British interests concerned are about to submit a memorandum to the Board of Trade. We shall, of course, carefully consider, in the light of the evidence submitted, what action can appropriately be taken.
§ Wing Commander BullusIs my hon. and learned Friend satisfied that there is no widespread pirating of British marks on other articles?
§ Mr. StraussI think it would benefit the interests which I know my hon. and gallant Friend has in mind if we awaited the memorandum and then considered it.