Major HENDERSONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that the sum of nearly £7,000 is still owing by the Treasury to the Glasgow Corporation for the balance of registration expenses due on the second register in March, 1920, and the third register in October, 1920; that representations were 158W made to the Treasury on 12th March and 22nd April without success; and whether he will issue instructions for the sum due to be paid without further delay?
Mr. YOUNGThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The total sums claimed by the Glasgow Corporation as the Exchequer contribution in respect of Registration Expenses for the second and third Registers were £5,039 16s. and £4,625 11s. 8d. respectively. The advances made by the Treasury were £4,032 and £3,700 respectively. The balance has not been paid as the claims are regarded as excessive. Representations on the subject have been made by the corporation, and a statement fully setting out the Treasury objection to the claims is being communicated to the corporation.