HC Deb 10 March 1931 vol 249 cc975-6
27. Mr. HANNON

asked 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- ments satisfactorily. The War Department is always prepared to give special consideration to Empire over foreign supplies.

Mr. HANNON

While 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. MARLEY

Before my hon. Friend replies, will he persuade—[Interruption.]

Mr. SPEAKER

Mr. Louis Smith.

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