§ MR. DALZIEL (Kirkcaldy, &c.)I beg to ask the Civil Lord of the Admiralty, with reference to the forms issued from the Admiralty by which manufacturers are invited to tender for the supply of "corticine" floorcloth, whether he is aware that the use of the term "corticine" excludes from competition English and Scottish linoleum manufacturers; and whether, in view of the fact that linoleum commands a higher price in the open market than corticine floorcloth, such alteration will be made in the Schedule issued as may make it possible for linoleum manufacturers to estimate for Admiralty requirements?
SIR U. KAY-SHUTTLEWORTHThe Schedule is at present headed "Corticine," but this does not preclude English and Scotch manufacturers of linoleum from competition. They are, indeed, invited to tender. To prevent any possible misconception the Schedule will, in future, be entitled "Corticine or linoleum."