§ DR. TANNER (Cork Co., Mid.)I beg to ask the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether, in connection with the Royal Army Clothing Factory, any value-scale for trimmings has as yet been adopted; and, if so, since when and how; and whether the apportionment of amounts chargeable to the Army Clothing Factory service on garments in connection with cutting and trimming is fixed by the manager of the factory and accepted on his authority?
§ MR. BRODRICKThere are difficulties in fixing a value-scale for trimmings. The matter is, however, under consideration, and a decision will soon be arrived at. The apportionment of amounts chargeable on garments in connection with cutting and trimming is according to a scale drawn up by the manager of the Clothing Factory; and as he alone has the practical experience necessary, this scale is accepted on his authority.
§ DR. TANNERIs it a fact that these matters have been animadverted upon on many ocasions, and have been condemned by the Attorney General?
§ MR. BRODRICKI am not aware that that was so, but the whole matter will be carefully inquired into.