§ 21. Mr. Millanasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what proportion of the £3,300,000 to be spent this year on furniture and equipment will be spent in Scotland; and how much was spent last year.
§ Mr. RipponThe figure for this year cannot yet be given as purchases will depend on the results of competitive tendering. Something over £300,000 or some 10 per cent. of the total, was spent in Scotland last year.
§ 22. Mr. Gourlayasked the Minister of Public Building and Works how much of the £160,000 spent last year on the purchase of vehicles and plant was spent in Scotland; and how much of the estimate of £166,000 for this year will be spent there.
§ Mr. RipponDuring 1962–63, my Ministry spent £18,250. In 1963–64 it is expected that £8,000 will be spent.