§ 2. Miss Burtonasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is in a position to make a statement concerning the evidence submitted to him by the hon. Member for Coventry, South, on 15th February last, dealing with false claims made by toothpaste manufacturers; and what action is proposed under the Merchandise Marks Acts by his Department.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftMy inquiries into the matter are not yet complete, but I will communicate with the hon. Lady as soon as possible.
§ Miss BurtonDoes the President think that his inquiries will take much longer? There is considerable disquiet in the dental profession about this type of advertisement.
§ Mr. ThorneycroftIn view of the possibility of a prosecution, I would prefer not to make any comment at this stage.
§ Miss BurtonI also would prefer the right hon. Gentleman not to prejudice the position.