HC Deb 02 April 1894 vol 22 c1108
CAPTAIN DONELAN (Cork, E.)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether it is proposed to carry out further building operations at the Curragh; and, if so, will a preference be given to tenders from Irish slate quarries, provided the quality is as good and the price as low as tenders from other parts of the United Kingdom?

MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN

The contracts made for the erection of buildings at the Curragh include the supply of materials; and I shall be very glad if the contractors are able to use Irish slates.

CAPTAIN DONELAN

May I ask whether the invitations for tenders contain any stipulation with regard to the use of Irish slates?

MR. CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN

Not that I am aware of.

CAPTAIN DONELAN

Can the right hon. Gentleman satisfy us by giving orders in that direction?

MR. CAMPBELL-BANKERMAN

I believe it has been tried on previous occasions without success.