HC Deb 12 May 1915 vol 71 c1634
27. Mr. BOOTH

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office what steps have been taken to keep down the costs in the £6,000,000 of contracts which have been given on the basis of a guaranteed profit?

Mr. BAKER

The designs and qualifications, on which cost primarily depends, are in the hands of the War Office, and constant expert supervision is exercised over the work.

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