HC Deb 08 June 1915 vol 72 cc187-8W
Mr. THORNE

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, under the new commandeering arrangements respecting Australian meat supplies, the Government, to avoid waste of money and time, will dispense with the insurance of cargoes?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

No insurance, marine or war risks, is paid on any Australasian meat purchased on behalf of His Majesty's Government.