HC Deb 30 July 1909 vol 8 cc1542-3W
Mr. CLAUDE HAY

asked the First Commissioner of Works what are the items comprised in the sum of £4,500 to be voted for renting buildings, etc., for Labour Exchanges during the remainder of the present financial year?

Mr. HARCOURT

It would not be in the public interest to furnish the information asked for, as negotiations are still pending.

Mr. CLAUDE HAY

asked the First Commissioner of Works if he will state the number and status and the emoluments of the additional staff to be appointed, or already appointed, at a cost of £9,339 for providing buildings under the Labour Exchanges Bill during the next eight months?

Mr. HARCOURT

The total estimated cost of staff is £7,839, made up as follows:—

£
Professional assistance, including architectural and engineering assistants and draughtsmen 6,767
Technical assistance for furniture 360
Seven second division clerks 370
Four assistant clerks 170
Two female typists 85
One shorthand writer 87
£7,839

The balance of £1,500, making up the total estimate of £9,339, is in respect of travelling expenses.

Mr. CLAUDE HAY

asked the First Commissioner of Works if he will state in which towns premises are to be purchased under Sub-head 9a, Class I., of the Civil Service Supplementary Estimates, and the amount expended or to be expended in each town for the purposes of Labour Exchange buildings?

Mr. HARCOURT

It would not be in the public interest to furnish the information asked for, as negotiations are still pending.