§ 63. Sir J. D. REESasked whether the orders for hosiery for the War Office have been fairly distributed between the chief trade centres in this behalf in the Midlands?
Mr. BAKEROrders have been widely distributed and have not been confined to the Midlands, but in each case it is necessary to consider the quality of the goods, the deliveries which can be guaranteed, and the prices quoted. Subject to this, every endeavour is made to increase the sources of supply.
§ Sir J. D. REESIs the hon. Gentleman aware that there are some cities in the Midlands who have been overlooked in this distribution, and will he kindly look into the matter again?
Mr. BAKERI am afraid the hon. Gentleman has not considered my answer: "In each case it is necessary to consider the quality of the goods, the deliveries which can be guaranteed, and the prices quoted."
§ Sir J. D. REESIs the hon. Gentleman aware that in all these particulars there are some places which are absolutely on the top plane, and they have not received any orders?
§ Sir J. D. REESI could mention Nottingham, Mr. Deputy-Speaker.