§ Mr. John Hannamasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he is satisfied that the United Kingdom's law on trademarks, enacted in 1938, adequately meets the needs of British industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RidleyWe have decided to appoint a departmental committee to consider this subject. I am glad to say that Mr. H. R. Mathys, a deputy chairman of Courtaulds Limited, has consented to act as its chairman. The Committee's terms of reference will be
To examine the British trade mark law and practice and consider whether any changes are desirable in the light of present day trading conditions and international developments.I will announce the names of members later. In view of the work involved, it is proposed that Mr. Mathys will in due course relinquish his present chairmanship of the Standing Advisory Committee on Patents.