HC Deb 19 July 1916 vol 84 c1015
55. Mr. ROCH

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if he is now in a position to give the original and the revised percentages agreed upon by the War Office in respect of hutting contracts; and if he can at the same time give the names of the contractors and the amouunt of the contract in each case?

Mr. FORSTER

I regret I cannot yet give this information, as negotiations are still proceeding.

Mr. PRINGLE

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when it will be possible to give an answer?

Mr. FORSTER

I am afraid that I cannot.

Mr. PRINGLE

Well, in a fortnight's time?

Mr. FORSTER

I will try.

Sir H. DALZIEL

May I ask whether it is true that a Member of this House has claimed £200,000 in regard to this matter?

Mr. FORSTER

I think I will leave it until I can deal with the question as a whole.