§ 47. Mr. McGOVERNasked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs the total expenses of the British Delegation to Ottawa, the number of technical advisers, the names, and expenses for each adviser?
Mr. J. H. THOMASThe expenses of the United Kingdom Delegation in respect of travel and accommodation in Canada while the Conference lasted were defrayed by His Majesty's Government in Canada, and I am glad to have the opportunity of expressing in this House warm appreciation of the hospitality of the Canadian Government, and of the admirable arrangements made by them for the comfort and convenience of all members of the Delegation. The expenses of the United Kingdom Delegation chargeable to United Kingdom funds were thus confined to ocean transport and miscellaneous expenses. The final figure for the expenditure is not yet available, but it is expected to be slightly less than the amount of £12,000 provided for in the Estimates. A list of the 36 advisers is given on pages 8 and 9 of the Appendices to the Summary of Proceedings which have recently been published (Cmd. 4715). It is not, however, possible, without disproportionate labour, to give separate particulars in regard to the actual expenses of each adviser.
§ Mr. THORNEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that yesterday the Financial Secretary to the Treasury led the House to believe that the total cost would be £12,000, and that no more would be paid, and is that the case?
§ Mr. THORNEAnd all outstanding obligations have been met?
Mr. THOMASI presume that inquiries were made on that point. I have told the House that we do not expect the Estimate of £12,000 voted by the House, to be exceeded.