§ 19. Mr. Russellasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will now give a decision about the withdrawal of the option under the Merchandise Marks Act, 1926, which allows imported goods, which are required to be marked, to bear the words "Foreign" or "Empire," instead of the name of the country of origin.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftI am considering the views of Commonwealth and Colonial Governments on this matter.
§ Mr. RussellHow long will it take to decide this question? I appreciate all the difficulties involved, but it has been under consideration for some considerable time.
§ Mr. ThorneycroftYes. I have not received all the views of the Commonwealth yet, but as soon as I do I shall give them consideration.