§ MR. FELLI beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty if the eleven firms recently invited to tender for the supply of the 75,000 silk scarves for use in the Navy comprised amongst them any foreign firms.
§ MR. EDMUND ROBERTSONNo, Sir.
§ MR. FELLDo I understand there are two principles prevailing at the Admiralty in regard to contracts—that in one class foreign material is allowed and not in another.
§ *MR. SPEAKEROrder, order.