§ 97. Mr. ASHLEYasked the Secretary to the Admiralty what sum has already been paid by the Admiralty to the London General Omnibus Company since the outbreak of war; what portion of that sum represents payment for motor omnibuses and motor chassis; and what sum is still owing?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe answer to the first part of the question is £46,460 12s. 6d. As regards the second, thirty omnibuses were purchased at a price which is estimated at £27,270, this amount being included in a larger sum which covered hire and so on for a certain period before purchase, but no chassis have been purchased 319 separately. As regards the third part of the question, the outstanding liabilities are estimated at about £3,000, but claims have not been yet received for the greater part of the items.