§ MR. HENNIKER HEATON (Canterbury)asked the Under Secretary of State for India, Whether the competition for stamped paper, postcards, wrappers, and envelopes to be supplied to the Indian Government has been decided; whether the figures in the tenders bear out Mr. Purcell's figures, given as estimates in his evidence before the Select Committee on the Revenue Departments in April last; and who is the successful competitor?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE (Sir JOHN GORST) (Chatham)The competition has been decided, but it was for stamped paper only; the existing contracts for postcards, wrappers, and envelopes do not expire until June, 1891. Mr. Purcell's figures are generally borne out. The successful competitor was Messrs. De la Rue. A copy of the new contract has been laid on the Table in compliance with a Resolution of the House of July 20, 1888.