§ Mr. BRIDGEMANasked what is the total cost to the Exchequer of the legal proceedings which have been taken on the Swansea school case since the report of Mr. Hamilton was received, and before that date?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe total expenses incurred in connection with the inquiry held on 31st July and 1st August, 1908, amounted to £273 19s. 3d. I am informed by the Treasury Solicitor's Department that the total disbursements of that Department in connection with this case up to the present date amount to £2,131 12s. 11d., to which must be added the sum of £110 incurred by the Stationery Office for printing.
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANWas there an estimate made of the probable expense when it was decided to continue the claim?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANCertainly.