§ 13. Major POLEasked the Secretary of State for India the original estimated cost of erecting India House in London; whether work on the building was finished within the period stipulated in the contract; and, if not, whether any additional expenditure from Indian revenue has thereby been incurred?
§ Mr. BENNThe original estimated cost of the building, including furniture and fittings, was £324,220. The building has not been completed within the contract time, but it cannot at present be stated whether this will involve any additional expenditure from Indian revenues. The matter is primarily one for the High Commissioner for India whose responsibility is to the Government of India and Legislative Assembly.
§ Mr. BENNI am afraid I cannot say. This is a matter which concerns the High Commissioner of India and the Indian Government.