HC Deb 20 July 1925 vol 186 cc1848-9W
Sir W. SUGDEN

asked the Undersecretary of State for the Home Department, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, what is the cost per ton incurred by the Coal Department of His Majesty's Office of Works for carting coal in sacks in London, including wages, and depreciation of horses, vans, lorries, etc.?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

The cost per ton incurred by the Coal Department of His Majesty's Office of Works for carting coal in sacks in London is 3s. 91d., including wages and depreciation of horses, vans, lorries, etc. An additional charge for loading sacks is incurred of 1s. 7½d. per ton for shovel loading or 1s. 3½d. per ton for loading from shoots.

Sir W. SUGDEN

asked the Undersecretary of State for the Home Department, as representing the First Commissioner of Works, what is the administrative cost per ton of the Coal Department of His Majesty's Office of Works in London, including a due proportion of office rents at Storey's Gate, all wharf clerks, stocking ground, allowance for short weight, telephones, etc.?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

It is not possible to calculate this cost exactly, but 1s. 3d. a ton would be an approximate figure.