§ Mr. LUNDONasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office what price per lb. is being paid for wool in Ireland by the Government, and at what price per 1136W lb. it is resold to the manufacturers and others who are supplied from Government sources?
§ Mr. FORSTERIrish wool is purchased from the farmer at a scale of prices based on an increase of 60 per cent. on the corresponding prices for June-July, 1914. After grading, it is sold to manufacturers at prices which vary according to its quality, style, and yield, and are in proportion to the prices charged for Australian and New Zealand wools.