§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Minister of Public Building and Works why the provisional estimate for the erection of a Consul General's residence and offices in Jerusalem has increased from £75,000 to £150,000; and whether the project will be deferred or modified in the light of the need for economy on spending overseas.
§ Mr. PrenticeThe whole of the increase since the provisional estimate of £75,000 in 1963 is attributable to higher labour costs and increased prices of materials. As work is well advanced no deferment or modification is possible.