HC Deb 19 May 1873 vol 216 cc97-8
MR. WHITWELL

asked the Surveyor General of the Ordnance, Whether the British Military Attacheé at the North German Court has reported on the way in which the material of war, including provisions and clothing, is procured for the German Army; and, if such Reports have been received, whether he is prepared to lay them before Parliament?

SIR HENRY STORKS

Sir, in answer to the hon. Gentleman, I may state that the British Military Attacheé at Berlin has reported from time to time on the way in which the material of war, including provisions and clothing, is procured for the German Army. As Reports of this nature are naturally confidential, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State does not think it desirable that they should be laid before Parliament.