§ 61. Mr. HURDasked the Secretary of State for War what is the amount of meat and other food contracts awarded so far in the current year for the Army; and in what proportions have they been awarded for British Home, British Overseas Empire, and foreign produce, respectively?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Commodore Douglas King)The total value of all War Office headquarter contracts for foodstuffs and of local contracts for meat at home placed during the current year is about £675,000. The proportions of British Home, British Overseas Empire, and foreign produce are estimated at 18 per cent., 70 per cent., and 12 per cent., respectively. The information required is not available in regard to other purchases under local contracts at home and foreign stations. It will be realised that these figures will not necessarily represent the percentages for the whole year.