§ Mr. Muffasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works and Buildings whether he is aware that the Port of Hull Transport Control has performed transport services for his Department: that a sum of over £3,000 is owing, and that only £37 has been paid since last August; and if he will expedite the payment of accounts more promptly?
§ Mr. HicksYes, Sir. These services started in October last and a payment of £1,195 for work done during that month was made recently. The delay in payment was due to the failure of the company to render accounts promptly and with adequate detail.