§ 27. Mr. HANNONasked the Secretary of State for War what contracts for supplies of South African brandy have been placed at any time by the War Office; if such brandy was used for hospital purposes and was found to be satisfactory; and is the War Office prepared to give special consideration to Empire brandy in future contracts?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Sanders)Two contracts have been placed in the past for South African brandy. This was required for hospital purposes and met require- 976 ments satisfactorily. The War Department is always prepared to give special consideration to Empire over foreign supplies.
§ Mr. HANNONWhile thanking the hon. Gentleman for the answer, may I ask him, arising out of his reply, whether his Department will give every possible encouragement to the Overseas Dominions to supply brandy?
§ Mr. MARLEYBefore my hon. Friend replies, will he persuade—[Interruption.]
§ Mr. SPEAKERMr. Louis Smith.