Sir R. HALLasked the hon. Member for the Pollok Division of Glasgow, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, if he will state what sum was included in the Estimates for 1920–21, or 1921 and 1922, for the redecoration and renovation of the First Lord's residence at the Admiralty; and what sum has been expended on this service?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe sum included in the Estimates for 1921–22 for the redecoration and reinstatement of Admiralty House, which had been temporarily converted into offices during the War, was £3,500, of which approximately £3,000 has been expended. The cost has been met out of the general provision in this year's Estimates for the reinstatement of the premises occupied for War service, Class I, Vote 10, Sub-head K. Against this expenditure there is a deduction of £500 a year from the salary to which the First Lord would be entitled if he were not provided with an official residence.