HC Deb 16 May 1906 vol 157 cc494-5
MR. CHARLES DEVLIN (Galway)

I beg to ask the Postmaster-General whether the cloth used for the uniforms of postmen in Ireland is of Irish manufacture; and, if it is not, will he say whether such cloth could be obtained from mills in Ireland.

MR. SYDNEY BUXTON

No contracts for the supply of cloth used for postmen's uniforms are at present held in Ireland, but it is open to all firms in Ireland to tender for these contracts in the general competition, notice of which is given by advertisement annually.

MR. CHAELES DEVLIN

Can the right hon. Gentleman answer the last part of the Question?

MR. SYDNEY BUXTON

I am afraid not.

MR. CHARLES DEVLIN

Cannot the right hon. Gentleman apply to the mills for samples?

MR. SYDNEY BUXTON

asked for notice of the Question.