HC Deb 25 June 1897 vol 50 cc562-3
MR. PARKER SMITH (Lanark, Partick)

I beg to ask the Lord Advocate what was the actual expenditure during the year 1896–7 under the Vote of £36,200 for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland (Public Works and Communications), and what surplus remains to be surrendered?

*THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. GRAHAM MURRAY,) Buteshire

Subject to audit by the Controller and Auditor General, the actual expenditure during the year 1896–7 was £27,226. 8s. 5d., and the surplus to be surrendered £8,973. 11 s. 7d.