§ Mr. G. OLIVERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider the advisability of causing inquiry to be made into the practicability and desirability of all expiring patents now in use becoming the property of the nation for such period as may be determined upon for the purpose of raising additional revenue?
§ Mr. A. V. ALEXANDERI have been asked to reply. This proposal has already been considered, but it is not thought to be in the public interest.