§ MR. BROADHURST (Nottingham, W.)asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Whether the contract for the building for the new police offices on the Embankment has been yet let; and, if so, to whom; and, whether the granite and stonework for the building is being prepared by the convicts at Dartmoor and Portland respectively; and, if so, whether this work is done for the Government, or whether the convict labour is hired by contractors, and, if the latter, by what contractors?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. MATTHEWS) (Birmingham, E.)Yes, Sir; the contract for this building has been let to Messrs. Grover and Sons. The granite required for the lower portion of the building has been worked by convict labour at Dartmoor. The work is done for the Government, and the 1214 Receiver of Police pays all expenses incurred, including delivery on the ground. The contract was concluded on the understanding that all the granite would be delivered free of cost, and the contractor derives no benefit therefrom.