§ MR. BOWLES (Lambeth, Norwood)I beg to ask the Postmaster-General whether any contracts have been entered into by the Post Office, or any money expended, in respect of works to be executed under the Telegraph (Money) Bill of this year.
§ MR. RUNCIMANThe limit of expenditure authorised by the previous Telegraph Acts has just been reached, and the further expenditure required to carry on the works in progress pending the passing of the Bill now before the House will be met out of moneys advanced by the Treasury from the Civil Contingencies Fund.
§ MR. BOWLESHave any such advances been made?
§ MR. RUNCIMANYes, Sir.