§ Mr. MacVEAGHasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he can state the latest prices agreed to be paid by the War Office for dungaree and for khaki drill; whether these goods are 581W being bought direct or through an agent; and, if through an agent, what commission is being paid?
§ Mr. H. BAKERAll orders for dungaree and khaki have been placed direct after competitive tendering, and no question of commission arises. The prices paid under War Office contracts are treated as confidential.