HC Deb 24 July 1918 vol 108 cc1807-8
79. Mr. PENNEFATHER

asked the Minister of Munitions whether the Ministry of Munitions have, during the last three years, made any important purchases of cotton or cotton waste from any firm in this country of which any of the partners are of enemy birth; and, if so, will he state the name of such firm and the total amount of business transacted with them?

Mr. KELLAWAY

I have had inquiries made respecting our purchases of cotton and cotton waste, and I am informed that the answer to the question is—No, Sir.