§ 10. Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development if he will take steps to ensure that all goods manufactured in Scotland are so inscribed; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. du CannNo, Sir. My right hon. Friend has no powers to make such a requirement.
§ Mr. DempseyIs the hon. Gentleman aware that many interests are trying to sell Scotland at present in view of the fact that there are nearly 90,000 unemployed there? Is he aware that we are 569 proud of the Scots, of their skill, imagination, enterprise and initiative? Is it not fair that our commodities should be described accordingly? Is he aware that last week I had two commodities in my hands. One made in London was marked "Made in England", and one made in Lanarkshire was marked "Made in Britain". Does he realise that goods manufactured in Scotland should be marked as such and that it is time that Scotland had her rightful place by the stamping of goods "Made in Scotland"?
§ Mr. du CannWe all share and admire the pride in Scotland and what Scotland can and does produce, but it is open to manufacturers voluntarily to mark goods as they wish.