HC Deb 16 May 1907 vol 174 cc1100-1
MR. REES

I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board what was the total cost of the new infirmary and guardians' offices at Camberwell.

THE PRESIDENT OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. JOHN BURNS,) Battersea

The total cost of the infirmary was £183,957, and of the offices £21,799.

MR. REES

Are these not exceedingly high figures?

MR. JOHN BURNS

Without further information I should say that they were generous.

MR. LEIF JONES (Westmoreland, Appleby)

How much does the cost of the infirmary work out per bed?

MR. JOHN BURNS

I am seeking details.

MR. REES

Will the right hon. Gentleman extend to the ratepayers of †See (4) Debates, cliv, 840; clvii, 631. Camberwell the protection promised to Hammersmith?

MR. JOHN BURNS

I hope we are extending that protection everywhere.