§ 96. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty if he is aware of the placing of certain Admiralty con tracts for work in Scotland, which has deprived certain firms which hitherto have worked for the Admiralty of the opportunity for tendering for such con tracts; if he will inquire into this matter; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HayI am not aware of the circumstances mentioned in the Question, and without the further information which 1 have requested from the hon. and learned Gentleman I am unable to make a statement.