HC Deb 23 July 1907 vol 178 cc1321-2
MR. J. MACVEAGH (Down, S.)

To ask the Secretary of State for War whether he can state the nature, extent, and value of the clothing contracts

Army.
Description. Number.
Khaki drill clothing Frocks 12,500 Total value (inclusive of materials issued by the Depart approximately, 28,420.
Trousers 30,000
Service dress clothing Great Coats 10,000
Jackets 27,500
Trousers 12,000
Discharged Soldier's clothing Suits 500 Total value, approximately, £6,600.
Hosiery Woollen drawers pairs 14,400
Woollen socks pairs 64,000
Linen, black yards 22,500
Drabbet yards 33,000
Thread Machine reels 20,520
Sewing reels 150,000
Sewing skeins 743,000
Royal Irish Constabulary.
Frocks 14,560 Total value (inclusive of material issued by the Royal Irish Constabulary), approximately, £23,700.
Tunics 210
Trousers 19,460
Overalls 266
Pantaloons 133
Cloaks and capes with belts 30
Great coats with cape 3,380
Badges and chevrons 960
Cloth yards 1,500,

placed with firms in Ireland during the past financial year.

(Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) Contracts for the following articles were placed with Irish firms during the past financial year:ߞ