§ Mr. CARLILEasked the Secretary of State for War at what rate per centum the depreciation is reckoned upon the value of the buildings of the ordnance factories at Woolwich; whether 45.6 per cent, of the buildings are of brick, 37.3 per cent, built of timber and corrugated iron, and 17.1 per cent, built with perishable sides and corrugated iron roofs; and whether depreciation is calculated at the same rate upon the whole of the value of the buildings, irrespective of their temporary or permanent character?
§ Mr. HALDANEThe figures quoted by the hon. Member have been furnished, I understand, to the Committee of Public Accounts, of which he is a Member, and which has the subject under consideration. Under the circumstances I suggest that it is not convenient to discuss the matter by question and answer.
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