§ Major ARCHER-SHEEasked what is the total face value of adhesive postage stamps manufactured at Somerset House since the establishment of the plant?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe total face value is £296,000.
§ Major ARCHER-SHEEIs it not a fact that the penny stamps manufactured at Somerset House have had to be withdrawn owing to the bad state of the stamps?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI am not aware of that.
§ Major ARCHER-SHEEasked what has been the daily average face value of the rejected stamps delivered by Messrs. Harrison at Somerset House since the 22nd June, 1911?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGENone of the stamps delivered at Somerset House since the date mentioned have been rejected.
§ Major ARCHER-SHEEIs it not the case that these stamps are rejected on the authority of the foreman porter or warehouseman, and not on the authority of a responsible official?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI really could not answer that question without some sort of notice.
§ Major ARCHER-SHEEasked what is the amount expended up to date in the purchase of machinery and plant used for the manufacture of adhesive postage stamps at Somerset House; and how many men are at present employed in the manufacture of these stamps?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe amount expended is £l,563. Two men are employed.