HC Deb 18 May 1922 vol 154 c561W
Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether an order for insulators for the India store department has been given to German manufacturers; and, if so, for what amount and at what price?

Earl WINTERTON

An order for 255,000 insulators of German manufacture was placed by the High Commissioner for India in July, 1921. It is not in accordance with the usual practice, nor is it advisable in the interests of the Government of India, to disclose contract prices.