HC Deb 24 July 1916 vol 84 c1345W
Mr. BROOKES

asked the Secretary of State for War if any contracts for Government supplies have been given to and are now being carried out by firms of German origin whose proprietors or directors are now limited to the five-mile area?

Mr. FORSTER

Not so far as I am aware, but it would be impossible to give a definite reply without extensive inquiry, which, I fear, it would not be practicable to undertake.