HC Deb 09 July 1973 vol 859 c244W
48. Mr. Heffer

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take steps to stop the import of sportswear shoes from Taiwan, Spain and other countries, which have a well-known brand name on them but which do not indicate the country of origin.

Sir G. Howe

Since 29th June 1973 it has been an offence under the Trade Descriptions Act 1972 to supply or offer to supply in the United Kingdom imported footwear bearing a United Kingdom name or mark unless that name or mark is accompanied by a conspicuous indication of the country in which the goods were produced.