§ 67. Mr. TOUCHEasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what proportion of duplicating machines now in the possession of the Stationery Office were made in Germany; and whether British-made articles will be obtained in future for this purpose?
§ Sir V. WARRENDERThe total number of duplicating machines in the public service is 3,400, of which 232, or rather under 8 per cent. are of German origin. These machines are utilised for certain special work for which they are peculiarly suited.