HC Deb 10 March 1952 vol 497 cc1014-5
56. Sir Herbert Williams

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what sum has been authorised by him for expenditure by the South-Eastern Gas Board in connection with the work to be carried out at their head office at Croydon.

The Minister of Fuel and Power (Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd)

As explained in my answer to my hon. Friend of 3rd December, the authorisations granted in connection with work in this office cover an estimated total cost of £37,707.

Sir H. Williams

Can my right hon. Friend say how much they actually spent?

Mr. Lloyd

Matters of some legal difficulty arise in this case, and in accordance with arrangements that I have made, following the Scarcroft inquiry, to refer matters of this kind to the Director of Public Prosecutions when they arise, I have done so in this case.