§ 64. Mr. BOOTHasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the Government is placing contracts with a guaranteed profit; whether this has been done on his advice; and what check he can suggest upon the costs of production or construction in such cases?
Mr. ROBERTSONThe Board of Trade have not, so far as I am aware, placed any contracts on the basis mentioned. As regards contracts placed by any other Department, my hon. Friend should address his question to the Department concerned, which is solely responsible in the matter.
§ Mr. BOOTHAm I to understand this new principle has been introduced without any consultation with the Board of Trade?