HC Deb 05 August 1919 vol 119 c188W
Major BARNES

asked the Prime Minister what Government Departments are making contracts for the execution of work on the basis of payment of a percentage of profit based on the cost of the work executed?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I have been in communication with the various Departments concerned in this matter, and I am informed that contracts on the basis of payment of a percentage of profit based on the cost of the work executed are never made except in very rare cases when, absolutely necessary.