§ 79. Mr. Holmanasked the Minister of Agriculture if he will consider an extension of the order which suspends the operation of the Merchandise Marks Order relating to the marking of butter with an indication of the country of origin, having in mind the point that retailers, even after 24th May next year, are not likely to have any choice as to the source of their supplies of this commodity, and the fact that complaints are likely to arise from consumers who desire a particular brand of butter when the retailer is compulsorily supplied with something else by the Department.
§ Mr. NugentNo. The shortage of wrapping paper has been the chief reason for the directions exempting butter from marking under the Merchandise Marks Act. Sufficient supplies are now available and my right hon. Friend does not consider that the difficulties to which the hon. Member refers would justify a further direction of this kind.