Cushendall Water and Sewerage Scheme.

HC Deb 05 July 1909 vol 7 c995W

Mr. HUGH BARRIE

asked the Chief Secretary what was the estimated cost of the Cushendall water and sewerage scheme; what has been the total cost of carrying it out; and will he state the expenditure on the actual contract for extras, surveyors' fees, law costs, and clerical assistance?

Mr. BIRRELL

So far as the information at the disposal of the Local Government Board goes, the following are the figures, at the present date, which are required by the hon. Member in connection with the scheme:—

• Estimated cost, £2,915 5s. 11d. (including £500 for engineering and law expenses).
• Total cost of executing scheme, £2,693 19s. 9d. (including cost of land).
• Expenditure on actual contract, £2,506 0s. 6d. (including cost of land).
• Extras, £53 6s. 2d.
• Surveyor's fees, £183 4s. 7d.
• Law costs, £134 8s. 6d. (final bill not yet furnished).
• Clerical assistance, £15.