§ MR. MURPHY (Dublin, St. Patrick's)asked the Secretary of State for War, Whether all the cement used for War Department Works in Ireland is imported from England; whether he is aware that cement is manufactured in the neighbourhood of Dublin and in Wexford, which is largely used, amongst others, by the Dublin Port and Docks Board and the Irish Board of Works; and, will directions be given to the Royal Engineer Department in Ireland to have tests of these cements made in the presence of the manufacturer's agents; and, if the tests are satisfactory and the price suitable, to favourably consider the use of the Irish material?
§ THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY, WAR DEPARTMENT (Mr. BRODRICK) (Surrey, Guildford)(who replied) said: It is not known where the cement comes from which is used in War Department works, as a contractor may get his cement in Ireland or elsewhere, provided it pass the specified tests.