asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, having regard to the necessity for encouraging the sale of British-made goods in this country, he will consider the desirability of introducing legislation requiring that all advertisements of goods manufactured or produced outside the Empire shall expressly and conspicuously state that such goods are foreign made, and that no such goods shall be exposed or exhibited for sale without being prominently labelled foreign made?

The question of the compulsory indication of the country of origin of imported goods has been under the consideration of the various trade interests concerned, who have, however, up to the present been unable to agree as to the policy to be pursued. While it would be impossible to pass legislation this Session, I agree with my hon. Friend that the question deserves, and it is receiving, careful consideration.

Would it not be preferable to arrange a scheme for the identification of Empire produce?

That matter is already engaging the attention of the Imperial Economic Committee.