HC Deb 14 May 1959 vol 605 c1418
39. Mr. Hornby

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is now in a position to make a statement about a review of the law relating to the protection of industrial designs.

Mr. J. Rodgers

Yes, Sir. My right hon. Friend has appointed a Committee with the following terms of reference: To consider and report whether any, and, if so, what, changes are desirable in the law relating to the protection of industrial designs. In framing their recommendations the Committee should include consideration of the desirability of enabling United Kingdom designs to receive cheap and effective protection in other countries on the basis of reciprocity. I am glad to say that Mr. Kenneth Johnston, Q.C., has consented to act as Chairman.

Mr. Hornby

In thanking my hon. Friend for that statement, may I express the hope that the review will be pressed ahead very quickly, as it is very much needed in many quarters?

Mr. Rodgers

Certainly, we shall proceed with all possible dispatch.

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