§ Mr. GEORGE GIBBSasked what amount has been spent upon new buildings, together with their furnishing and equipment, at the Victoria and Albert Museum during the past three financial years?
Mr. HARCOURTThe total cost of erection of the Victoria and Albert Museum—the funds for which were provided by the Public Buildings Expenses 265 Acts—amounted up to 31st March last to £512,228 9s. 10d., of which the sum of £194,488 3s. 10d. represents the payments made during the past three financial years. The expenditure defrayed during the same period on account of furniture and equipment has been £2,533 19s. 8d. There are, however, considerable sums yet due to the various contractors, especially in connection with furnishing. Provision for this latter service has been made in the Vote for Art and Science Buildings.