§ Mr. Masonasked the Postmaster-General what orders for cable and loading coils have been given under the new competitive tender arrangements; and whether the prices paid have been 53W lower than they were under the Bulk Supply Agreement.
§ Mr. BevinsOrders for cable and loading coils so far placed this year amount to about £9 million. The general level of prices for items formerly bought under bulk supply agreements is not lower.