§ 59. Mr. Gallacherasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what contracts are held by the firm of J. Mandleberg and Company, which will come under the Armament Profits Duty?
§ The Minister of Supply (Mr. Burgin)I have been asked to reply. I regret that I am unable to disclose information regarding contracts made with particular firms. In any case I could not anticipate the operation of the Armament Profits Duty, which is dependent on the enactment of Part III of the Finance Bill.
§ Mr. GallacherIs it not the case that this firm is getting very big contracts and has two directors sitting on the Government benches, and is it not a practice that would not be allowed by local administrative bodies?