HC Deb 24 October 1912 vol 42 cc2370-1
68. Mr. TYSON WILSON

asked the cost, separately, of the following Commissions, namely, Ancient Monuments (Scotland), Ancient Monuments (Wales and Momouthshire), and Ancient Monuments (England); and whether he can state when the various Commissions are likely to complete their labours?

The FINANCIAL. SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Masterman)

The net expenditure of these Commissions to the 31st March last was:—

£
Ancient Monuments (Scotland) 4,676
Ancient Monuments (Wales and Monmouthshire). 5,688
Ancient Monuments (England) 8,944
I fear I can make no statement as to the probable duration of these Commissions, but for a statement of the progress of their investigations I would refer the hon. Member to pages 562 and 563 of the Civil Service Estimates.

Mr. TYSON WILSON

Has the right hon. Gentleman any power to limit the expenditure?

Mr. T. M. HEALY

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that Ireland will gladly co-operate in this expense, which we think most desirable?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I understand that is so, and I am glad to hear it from the hon. and learned Gentleman.