HC Deb 09 May 1904 vol 134 cc754-5
MR. NANNETTI

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he will state the contract value of the saddlery, harness, and wallets supplied from the depot at Woolwich for the troops in Ireland during the years 1900, 1901, 1902, and 1903; whether any work is now being executed at the Island Bridge saddlery shop; if any work is being done, of what is its nature; and whether there are any skilled artificers employed therein; also whether he will give the Return of contract price of brushes imported into Ireland for Army purposes for a similar period.

MR. BROMLEY DAVENPORT

As the hon. Member has been informed on a previous occasion, the Ordnance Workshops at Dublin, as at other stations, are only used for the repair of stores, and manufacture is not permitted.

MR. NANNETTI

Will the hon. Gentleman give the Return I ask for?

MR. BROMLEY DAVENPORT

No, Sir; I do not think the information would be worth the labour involved.

MR. NANNETTI

I want it for the information of the people of Ireland. Will the hon. Gentleman not give it for that purpose?

* MR. SPEAKER

Order, order! The Question has already been answered.

MR. NANNETTI

I will put another Question down.