§ MR. WILLIAM REDMONDI beg to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as representing the Postmaster General, whether any share of orders for cycles for the Post Office service has been given to Irish firms.
§ MR. HANBURYYes.
§ MR. WILLIAM REDMONDTo what extent?
§ MR. HANBURYAbout a dozen bicycles have been purchased in Ireland from various firms, and one firm applied to be allowed to tender for a portion of recent orders. In reply to an invitation last year this firm declined to tender owing to pressure of work, but asked to be again invited this season. They will accordingly be asked to tender when the next supply is required.