§ Mr. BOOTHalso asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether any contracts for building huts or structures for accommodation of animals or supplies have been placed on a basis of guaranteed profits; and, if so, will he state the total sum involved in such contracts?
Mr. BAKERHuts and structures for the accommodation of animals or supplies are being built by certain firms as the agents of the War Department. For such work to the amount of about £6,000,000 these agents receive a percentage on cost by way of profit. Work to the extent of about £2,000,000 has been undertaken without profit.