§ 29. Sir Herbert Williamsasked the Home Secretary what is the gross estimated cost of air-raid precautions on maintenance account incurred by the London County Council and each individual Metropolitan borough for the years 1939–40 and 1940–41;how much of this expenditure will be met from grants and from rates; what is the gross capital expenditure incurred by the London County Council and Metropolitan boroughs on air-raid precautions account for the year ended March, 1940, and the estimate of capital expenditure for the year 1940–41;and what is the capital expenditure incurred from Government sources for the 690 provision of appliances, etc., to the London County Council and Metropolitan boroughs during the year ended March,1940, and the estimated amount required for the present financial year?
§ Sir J. AndersonI am having this statistical information compiled and will let my hon. Friend know when it is ready.
§ Sir H. WilliamsWill this be published in the Official Report when it is ready?
§ Sir J. AndersonYes, Sir. Perhaps my hon. Friend would like to put down a further Question. It will take some little time to get the information ready.