§ Mr. Parkerasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that, in the recent mobilisation of the Territorial force, antiquated and ill-found vehicles which broke down were in some cases supplied by the contractors to the War Office; that in some cases prices were charged largely in excess of the usual rates charged; and what steps he proposes to take to remedy this state of affairs?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe contracts in question were mostly made locally. I understand that, generally speaking, contractors provided vehicles which gave efficient service, and no case of unreasonable charges has yet been brought to notice.