§ 74. Sir R. COOPERasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade 1810 what is the value of food supplied to Germany that has been specially allocated against the potash contract; and what profit has been received by the Government to date on account of potash purchased from Germany?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANThe first part of the question should be addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. As to the second part of the question, it is not possible at this stage to furnish the desired information, but it may be stated that the prices at which the potash is being resold in this country are calculated to preclude any loss to the Exchequer.
§ Sir R. COOPERWhy cannot the hon. Gentleman give me the profit that is made? It is in the books of his Department. Why does he want to hide it up?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANI cannot give the hon. Baronet the information, but I can give him the reason why I cannot.