§ 49. Mr. Rileyasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster the value of the orders placed within the past 12 months with manufacturing firms in the Colne Valley, Yorkshire, Huddersfield and Dewsbury, respectively, for cloth for Army, Navy and Air Force purposes?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonI regret that the collection of the necessary information would entail a great deal of work, which is undesirable under existing conditions of pressure.
§ Mr. RileyWill the right hon. Gentleman say whether steps are being taken to see that all competent manufacturers in the area have an opportunity of tendering for this cloth?
§ Mr. MorrisonYes, Sir. This particular contract for cloth is always put out to open tender.