§ 54. Captain BOURNEasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the cost to the Exchequer in respect of returning officers' fees and charges incurred owing to the last General Election?
§ Mr. PETHICK - LAWRENCEThe total cost to the Exchequer of the General Election last May was approximately £400,000. These figures include a proportion of the capital expenditure incurred by the Office of Works and the Stationery Office in purchase of election equipment, but they make no allowance for free postal facilities afforded by the General Post Office.
§ Mr. McSHANEWill the hon. Gentleman say if it was not worth it?
§ Mr. SANDERSDoes that sum represent what remains after deduction of the forfeited deposits?