MOTOR OMNIBUSES (WAR OFFICE SERVICE).

HC Deb 22 June 1916 vol 83 cc348-9W

Mr. ASHLEY

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if he will state what sum has already been paid by the War Office to the London General Omnibus Company since the outbreak of War; what portion of that sum represents payment for motor omnibuses and motor chassis; and what sum is still owing?

Mr. FORSTER

Payments to date approximate to £750,000, of which some £714,000 represents the cost of motor vehicles, bodies, spare parts, etc. Bills awaiting payment amount to about £15,000.