§ Mr. WATTasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what method is adopted by him of bringing the wants of his Department in woollen and cotton fabrics, etc., to the knowledge of the manufacturers and traders whose place of business is in Scotland, before the purchases are made elsewhere?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe Admiralty from extensive advertising in past years have become well known as buyers of certain classes of goods. From time to time we consider whether advertisement is necessary or not to attract additional competition. Patterns are exhibited at Chambers of Commerce in trade centres in Scotland as in other parts of the United Kingdom.