§ 19. Captain CARR-GOMMasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether any other Departments are concerned in the erection of the new military works at Cippenham, in South Bucks; and, if so, will he say which they are?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONThe answer is in the negative.
§ 20. Captain CARR-GOMMasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether the special plant which is being erected at the new military works at Cippenham, in 1621 South Bucks, for the purpose of washing the gravel was found necessary only after the further examination of the soil, or whether its use was originally contemplated when the site was chosen; and will he say what is the estimated expenditure on this machinery and the cost of working it during the preparation of the site?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONIt was never contemplated to use the gravel at Cippenham for ferro-concrete work without washing the gravel. The gravel-washer will cost about £150, and the cost of washing and grading the gravel is estimated at 9d. per cubic yard.
§ 21. Captain CARR-GOMMasked whether it was originally intended to supply a system of water transport in connection with the new military works at Cippenham, in South Bucks; whether it has been found impossible to extend the waterway of the neighbouring canal so as to serve the new site; and, if so, whether, in consequence, the whole idea of securing water transport for these new works has now been definitely abandoned?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, and to the last two parts in the negative.