HC Deb 10 March 1915 vol 70 cc1390-1
36. Mr. WILLIAM YOUNG

asked the hon. Member for the Saffron Walden Division, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, whether a new arrangement for the purchase of timber for the requirements of the War Office has now been considered or completed; and, if so, what are the terms and conditions of the new arrangement?

Mr. BECK (Lord of the Treasury)

Yes, Sir. The commission payable will be as announced up to £600,000, and will be 1½ per cent. from that figure to £1,000,000.

Sir H. DALZIEL

Can my hon. Friend say whether Mr. Meyer is still able to buy and sell goods for himself while he is acting for the Government?

Mr. BECK

I do not think that arises out of this question.

Sir H. DALZIEL

I think it does.