HC Deb 06 April 1911 vol 23 c2574W
MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War what is the contract weight, pounds per bushel, of oats for the British Army; and what country is the principal source of supply?

Colonel SEELY

The contract weight of oats at home stations is thirty-eight lb. per bushel, except in Ireland and Salisbury Plain, where it is 40 lb. per bushel. Provided that the oats fulfil the contract conditions there is no stipulation as regards the source of supply; quality and price being the only governing factors.