§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether any eases have been brought to his notice in the last 12 months in which contracts for manufactured goods of any kind have been awarded by any Colonial Governments or their agents to foreign manufacturers as against British tenderers; and, if so, whether he will state their nature?
§ Mr. GILLETTSince information concerning contracts awarded by Colonial Governments or their agents is a matter primarily for the Colonial Office, perhaps the hon. Member would address his question to the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies.