§ 25. Miss Burtonasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will send a questionnaire to manufacturers and 182 unions connected with the furniture industry to ascertain their views on the marking of furniture with either the name and address, or the trade mark, of the manufacturer.
§ Mr. H. StraussNo, Sir.
§ Miss BurtonMay I ask why, when the manufacturers' association and the trade unions are in favour of furniture being thus marked, and when it is also a benefit to consumers, the Government say "No"?
§ Mr. StraussMy right hon. Friend informed the hon. Lady on 12th February that it was not the intention of Her Majesty's Government to provide for such marking by legislation. No doubt the merits of that decision can be debated, and an opportunity for such a debate may occur when the Merchandise Marks Bill comes before this House.