89. Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTTasked whether the exhibition grounds known as the White City have been leased on behalf of the Government for military purposes; and, if so, how much is being paid for the same, how long has it been leased for, what is the rent paid, and with whom is the contract made?
Mr. BAKERThe premises have been hired by the County of London Territorial Force Association for a period of eight weeks (from 19th October) from the Shepherd's Bush Exhibition, Ltd., at a rent of £600 a week.
91. Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTTasked whether the contract for the feeding of troops at the White City was thrown open to public tender; and how much per day per man is paid for the same?
Mr. BAKERThis contract was made by the London County Territorial Force Association. I am informed that it was not thrown open to public tender.