HC Deb 06 February 1930 vol 234 c2086
100. Mr. SMITHERS

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will apply the principles of the use of British material, as laid down in Circular 1,060 of the Ministry of Health, to all Government contracts?

Mr. P. SNOWDEN

I understand that the practice of Government Departments in placing contracts is in fact in accordance with the principles laid down in the Circular referred to.

Mr. SMITHERS

Does that apply to all Government contracts?

Mr. SNOWDEN

This concerns other Departments a great deal more than it does my Department, but so far as I know it does apply to all contracts.

Mr. SMITHERS

Is it the policy of the Government that it should apply generally over all contracts?

Mr. SNOWDEN indicated assent

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Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLE

Are these conditions made applicable to all municipal contracts?

Mr. SNOWDEN

That is a matter for the municipalities themselves.

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