§ 2. Dr. A. D. D. Broughtonasked the. Minister of Supply what is the value of the orders for woollen cloth which he is placing with manufacturers in Batley and in Morley.
§ Mr. SandysIt is not the practice to publish information which would be liable to disclose the value of orders placed with particular contractors. However, I can tell the hon. Member that manufacturers in Batley and Morley, in competition with other woollen manufacturers, have during the last fortnight tendered for substantial quantities of khaki serge.
§ Dr. BroughtonWhile thanking the right hon. Gentleman for that reply, may I ask if he is aware that this is a matter of great importance to thousands of my constituents, and if he will give an assurance that, when decisions are reached for placing orders, he will not overlook these two towns?
§ Mr. SandysCertainly.
§ Sir Herbert WilliamsWhat opportunities are given to firms in East Croydon to tender?
§ Mr. SandysI cannot say without notice.