Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Supply whether he will make inquiry regarding the contracts for huts which were given out to Messrs. Robert H. Hall & Company, Limited, of Paddock Wood, and the Ringmer Building Society, Limited; and as other firms in the locality with equal facilities have not been given any orders, will he consider extending the field of operations?
§ Mr. Harold MacmillanContracts for the supply of huts by the two firms mentioned were allotted on the basis of competitive tendering. Other firms, with equal facilities, were given the opportunity of tendering. Four of these firms, one of which represents a group of 13 manufacturers, have been successful in securing hutting contracts. The range of tender in the Kent area has covered some 43 manufacturers.