§ 43. Mr. BROADasked the First Commissioner of Works whether he has come to a decision regarding the transference of the work of maintenance of the buildings in his charge from the contractors and the undertaking of such work by the direct employment of labour?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Lansbury)I regret that it has not yet been possible to arrive at a decision, but I will not fail to advise my hon. Friend when the time arrives.
§ Mr. BROADIn view of the long time that this matter has been under consideration, can the right hon. Gentleman undertake to give an early decision?
§ Mr. LANSBURYI cannot say when I am likely to come to a decision.
§ Mr. BROADWhat function do these contractors perform other than to take a commission on the value of the work done?
§ Mr. LANSBURYI must have notice of that question.