§ 39. Mr. GILBERTasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he will state if his Department is responsible for the establishment of the national restaurant in New Bridge Street, E. C.; if any capital charges were paid by his Department; if so, how much; will he state if his Department is responsible for the maintenance expenses of this restaurant; and, in the case of any loss, will he state who will have to pay the same?
§ Mr. PARKERThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The estimated capital outlay of £2,500 is to be borne by the Department, who will be responsible if any loss is incurred. It is not anticipated that any loss will arise, and it is hoped that a profit will be made sufficient to repay the whole of the capital outlay within a reasonable time.