§ 54. Sir F. WISEasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state, for 1913–14, the total cost of the Board of Trade and the respective costs of the Departments of Mines, Labour, and Transport, stated separately?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Sir Burton Chadwick)The total cost of the Board of Trade, i.e., Main Vote, Class II, 8, in 1913–14, as given in the Appropriation Accounts for that year was £387,446. Separate Departments for Mines, Labour and Transport were not in existence at that date.