HC Deb 08 November 1971 vol 825 c52W
Mr. Redmond

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will give the total number of applications received or under consideration by his Department with regard to Orders in Council for origin marking and requesting that an Order should be made to cover certain products; and whether he will also give a full list of the industries or interests making such requests.

Mr. Ridley

I have received 22 applications for new origin marking Orders. The industries making the applications cover the following products:

Furnishing fabrics. Ceramic sanitaryware.
Knitted goods.
Shirts and pyjamas. Glazed tiles.
Overalls. Cutlery.
Gloves. Hand tools.
Other clothing and fabrics. Clocks and watches.
Domestic electrical and appliances.
Hand knitting and rug yarn.
Firearms.
Toys. Sporting cartridge cases.
Sports goods.
Brushes. Leather goods.
Footwear. Matches.
Domestic pottery.
This list excludes applications covering food products which have been received by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.