§ Mr. MIDDLEMOREasked whether contracts for Chilian mutton have been accepted for the Army; and, if so, whether, to enable this to be done, the words English and Colonial have been struck out of the contract form by the present Government, although previously expressly included?
§ Mr. HALDANEI am not aware of any contracts for Chilian mutton for the Army. The specification for ration meat does not limit the source of supply of frozen mutton.
§ Mr. J. D. REESIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that soldiers fight better if fed on English beef and Welsh mutton?
§ Mr. HALDANEI have my doubts.