GOVERNMENT WOOL-DISINFECTING STATION.

HC Deb 21 July 1924 vol 176 cc906-7W

Mr. HANNON

asked the Home Secretary whether the Government wool-disinfecting station is now paying its way; and what was the accrued loss up till 31st March, 1924?

Mr. DAVIES

Yes, Sir. There has been a profit on current expenditure since the beginning of the present financial year. The total accrued loss on the 31st March, 1924 (including interest on capital expenditure and an allowance for depreciation) was approximately, £54,000.