HC Deb 13 November 1928 vol 222 cc711-2W
Mr. FORREST

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the Report of the committee appointed by the British Science Guild to consider the reform of the British patent system; and whether he will state the views of his Depart-

Colonel ENGLAND

asked the President of the Board of Trade if, in the interests of trade and commerce, he will consider the need for providing facilities for the introduction of gas legislation this session, removing some of the existing hampering restrictions; and whether he will endeavour to arrange for a moderate and non-controversial Bill to that end?

Mr. H. WILLIAMS

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the answer given by the President of the Board of Trade last Thursday to the hon. Member for Sutton, Plymouth (Viscountess Astor), a copy of which I am sending him.