§ 48. Mr. Hefferasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take steps to stop the import of sportswear shoes from Taiwan, Spain and other countries, which have a well-known brand name on them but which do not indicate the country of origin.
§ Sir G. HoweSince 29th June 1973 it has been an offence under the Trade Descriptions Act 1972 to supply or offer to supply in the United Kingdom imported footwear bearing a United Kingdom name or mark unless that name or mark is accompanied by a conspicuous indication of the country in which the goods were produced.