§ Mr. JEREMIAH MacVEAGHasked the Secretary of State for War whether he can state the name of the firm which obtained the contract this year for soap supplied to the Army Department, Island Bridge. Dublin; what firm obtained the contract last year; and what were the respective prices?
§ Mr. HALDANEThe contract for yellow soap for Dublin was held last year by Messrs. J. Barrington and Sons. This year Messrs. Wheen and Co. offered the lowest quotation which was accompanied by a satisfactory sample, and they were accordingly accepted. Particulars as to prices cannot be disclosed.