§ Mr. BROCKLEBANKasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he proposes to re-introduce the Bill which was before the last Parliament dealing with the measuring, sale and conveyance of sand and ballast and with the marking of bottles for use as measures?
§ Dr. BURGINA Bill making provision with respect to the measuring, sale and conveyance of sand, ballast and similar materials, will be introduced at an early date. In consequence of representations my right hon. Friend has received since the former Bill was before Parliament, he is not proposing to proceed for the time being with the part of that Bill which dealt with the marking of bottles for use as measures. Arrangements have been made for this matter to be further considered in consultation with the interests concerned.