HC Deb 27 June 1916 vol 83 cc716-7
28. Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he can give the names of the firms to whom contracts have been given for making fur coats for the Army?

Mr. FORSTER

The names of firms with whom such contracts are placed are published monthly in the "Labour Gazette" issued by the Board of Trade.

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that none of these firms are English firms; that they are either German or Austrian, or firms with German or Austrian names?

Mr. FORSTER

No, I was not aware of that. But there is a difference between a German or an Austrian firm's name, and a German or an Austrian firm.

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

Will the hon. Gentleman say whether there is one English firm in this matter?

Mr. SPEAKER

Will the hon. Gentleman kindly give notice of these questions? They are not on the Paper.