HC Deb 10 May 1983 vol 42 cc222-3W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Minister for Trade whether his Department issues recommendations to British manufacturers about the labelling of their products with their country of origin.

Dr. Vaughan

Guidance notes have been published for business interests and enforcement authorities on the Trade Descriptions (Origin Marking) (Miscellaneous Goods) Order 1981, which requires a wide range of British and foreign goods to be origin marked. Where origin markings are not required by law, I warmly welcome voluntary action to help consumers identify British goods of quality.

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