asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list the legislation which relates to the display of labels of origin on imported goods.

Since the lapsing of the Merchandise Marks Act, 1926, it is only under the Trade Descriptions Act, 1968, that origin marking requirements can be imposed by Order on goods of any class. In certain circumstances or for particular goods, however, origin marking may be required by or under other statutes, including the following:

• Anthrax Prevention Act, 1919.
• Diseases of Animals Act, 1950.
• Food and Drugs Act, 1955.
• Food and Drugs (Scotland) Act, 1956.