HC Deb 05 April 1938 vol 334 c201W
Colonel Sandeman Allen

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the rapid deterioration of conditions in the cotton industry, he is yet in a position to undertake to introduce a Bill to enable the industry to reorganise itself to meet foreign competition in the export markets?

Mr. Stanley

I can add nothing at present to the reply which I gave on 22nd March to my hon. Friend, the Member for Bury (Mr. Chorlton).

Mr. Lees-Jones

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he is taking to prevent foreign-made textile goods, which have been imported into this country for finishing and/or other processes, from being exported from this country stamped with a statement wrongfully indicating that they have been made in England?

Mr. Stanley

If my hon. Friend will furnish me with particulars of cases where such marking is being applied, I will consider whether action can be taken under the Merchandise Marks Act, 1887.