Mr. A. T. DAVIESasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions if the history of his Department has been concluded; if he will state how many people were engaged in its preparation; what was the cost of its production; and how it is proposed to distribute copies?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYThe preparation of the history of the Ministry of Munitions is not yet completed, rather more than one-third of the work not having reached the final stage. The number of persons engaged on the work of compiling and editing the history has varied from time to time since the first Minister of Munitions gave direction for the compiling of the history in 1915, but the present staff numbers four whole-time officers and five persons who give occasional services. The cost of production, including salaries and printing charges up to date, is £9,648. No decision has yet been reached as to publication.