HC Deb 08 November 1906 vol 164 c733
MR. BARNES (Glasgow, Blackfriars)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if there is any agreement between the Government and private contractors as to the allocation of contracts for war materials and stores; and, if so, will he inform the House as to its terms.

MR. HALDANE

As regards allocation of orders between the Ordnance

Period. Number of Discharges.
Workmen Producers. Officials.
Reduction. Other Causes. Reduction. Other Causes.
From week ending 6th January, 1906. 1,128 458 21 46
To week ending 27th October, 1906.
Workmen producers. Officials.
Strength on 27th October, 1906. 12,291 1,490