§ Lord CHARLES BERESFORDasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the contracts for the supply of oil fuel for the Navy have yet been signed; and, if so, on what date were they signed?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThere are at present in force about twenty-five Admiralty contracts for oil fuel entered into at various dates in the last four years and one of earlier date. Further contracts will be entered into from time to time as occasion may arise.