§ Mr. RAMSDENasked (1) the President of the Board of Education whether any steps have been taken on the lines recommended by the Imperial Economic Committee for the establishment of student- 1688W ships for graduates of overseas universities to undertake research work on foodstuffs in the United Kingdom;
(2) the Minister of Agriculture whether the lines of research set out in paragraph 35 of the First Report of the Imperial Economic Committee are being investigated; and what progress has been made in them?
§ Lieut.-Colonel A. McDONNELLasked the President of the Board of Trade whether any decision has been reached on the marking of home produce, as suggested by the Imperial Economic Committee in paragraph 15 of its First Report?
Mr. ROY WILSONasked the President of the Board of Trade whether His Majesty's Government propose to accept the recommendation of the Imperial Economic Committee that canned goods imported into the United Kingdom must bear the name of the country of origin embossed on the end of the tin; and whether this will he included in the Merchandise Marks Bill now being prepared?
§ Sir B. CHADWICKI have been asked to reply. These matters are being considered together with the other recommendations of the Imperial Economic Committee; and I am not able to add anything to the answer given by the Prime Minister on 23rd November, a copy of which I am sending to the hon. Members.
§ Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAMasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in making arrangements for the expenditure of the £1,000,000 on the lines recommended by the Imperial Economic Committee, a general Vote of £1,000,000 will be taken or separate Votes on the various schemes put forward?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLNo decision has yet been taken in this matter.