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transported by air or ship or in containers.
It has therefore
been agreed that the word 'transport', which carries a more general meaning, should be used instead.
Second, defining 'cosmetics' as 'any preparation to improve, beautify and generally increase the attractiveness of the person by external application' is somewhat subjective and may give rise to difficulties in interpretation and construction. To remove doubt, it has been agreed that the word 'designed' should be added after 'preparation' so that the definition would read any preparation designed to improve, beautify' etc. This would effectively eliminate the subjective
element.
Third, the word 'fastidiousness' in the definition of
There are no cosmetics is both superfluous and undesirable. scientific or artistic standards as to which preparation is likely to promote fastidiousness. Indeed, some people who use the products under this category, i.e. talcum powder, deodorant, depilatory, antiperspirant, suntan product or a salt or foam for the bath, might feel offended by being described as 'fastidious'. I would be surprised if anyone would object to the deletion of this somewhat 'fastidious' word altogether.
The Financial Secretary has given notice that he will be moving 2 amendments to this Bill. They appear to be in
order and therefore have my support.
motion.
Sir, subject to the agreed amendments, I support the