§ MR. DELANY (Queen's County, Ossory)I beg to ask the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether the contract for beer, stout, and Irish whisky to supply the troops in the Curragh district has been given to the Burton Brewery Company; and, if so, can he say what opportunity has been given Irish firms to compete, and for what term the present contract has been taken.
LORD STANLEYI am not aware that the contract has been so placed, but the matter is entirely one for the general officer commanding the district.
§ MR. DELANYWill the noble Lord inquire?