Toothpaste (Advertisements)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 22 January 1959.

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Photo of Miss Elaine Burton Miss Elaine Burton , Coventry South 12:00, 22 January 1959

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will consider introducing legislation amending the Merchandise Marks Acts so that toothpaste manufacturers and others have to substantiate statements made on their behalf in advertisements in order that the public interest may be safeguarded.