§ Mr. KENNEDYasked the President of the Board of Trade whether Irish creameries have been given an opportunity of tendering for Government contracts for butter; with what firms in Ireland have the Government contracts for the supply of butter at present; what is the description of butter which they supply; and on what terms?
§ Mr. FORSTERAs far as the War Office is concerned, Irish firms are invited to tender for supplies of butter required for hospitals both at home and in France, and they hold several local contracts in Ireland, but none at present for France. The specification provides for supply of thoroughly good, wholesome, unadulterated and sound butter, the genuine product of cows' milk. Local contract prices, including delivery, range from 1s. 6½d. to 2s. per pound.