§ 16. Mr. Crouchasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the rubber boots bearing the trade name "Seacrest," on the bottom of the instep a blue label bearing the name "Empire," and underneath it figures 31/51 and the letters H.K. moulded on the actual sole of the boot at the instep are not of Empire manufacture; and whether he will take action in respect of this importation.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftNo, Sir. But I will gladly look into the matter and should be grateful if my hon. Friend can let me have any further information about any specific consignment of which he is aware
§ Mr. CrouchI thank my right hon. Friend for his answer, but is he aware that a constituent of mine went into a shop last week—not in my constituency—to buy some boots, and, finding no recognised brands available, inquired where these boots weremade, and the shopkeeper said "I should not tell you, but it is Japan"?
§ Mr. ThorneycroftIf my hon. Friend will let me have particulars I shall be able to make inquiries.