§ Colonel DU PREasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether it has been decided to instal an electric light generating plant at Cippenham; and what are the reasons against obtaining the supply locally?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONThe relative advantages of obtaining the electrical power supply from the Slough and Datchet Electric Supply Company and the installation of an electric light generating plant at the works at Cippenham has been most exhaustively considered, and it has been decided, for reasons of economy, to adopt the latter proposal.
§ Colonel DU PREasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether, on 24th August, the Slough and Datchet Electric Supply Company, Limited, wrote to Colonel Hemming making proposals for the supply of electric light to the motor depot at Cippenham; whether these proposals were further discussed with the company; and whether they were given an opportunity to tender for the supply?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONAbout the date mentioned a letter was received from the Slough and Datchet Electric Supply Company. Previous to its receipt general discussions had taken place with the company, who had every opportunity of putting forward their proposals. The letter contained nothing to alter the position materially.