65. Mr. TYSON WILSONasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether any clerks of works or building inspectors were appointed by the War Office to superintend the erection of the huts, etc., at the various military camps; and, if so, will he state the number appointed?
Mr. BAKERThe erection of huts for military camps has been carried out in nearly all cases by contractors or agents appointed by the War Office who have provided their own superintending staff. In two commands a portion of the hutting has been carried out under the chief engineers, who have, I am informed, appointed nineteen clerks of works for this purpose.