HC Deb 01 July 1915 vol 72 cc1917-8
23. Sir CHARLES HENRY

asked the Minister of Munitions if the supplies of metals and material required for the manufacture of munitions and other articles for use in the War, hitherto purchased independently by the War Office and the Admiralty, will be contracted for by his Department and distributed by it to the different works where they may be required?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

Arrangements are being made whereby material re- quired for the manufacture of munitions which were previously ordered by the War Office and the Admiralty will be bought through the Ministry of Munitions.

Mr. WATT

Will the right hon. Gentleman say whether he has adopted the system of lists; and is it not a fact that manufacturers have found many difficulties in getting on them?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

I should be obliged if my hon. Friend will put that question down.