§ Mr. LEESasked the Under-Secretary for Air what has been the total cost of the airship R 101 up to October, 1929; and what has been the labour cost?
§ Mr. MONTAGUEThe figure of £527,000 given in Air Estimates as the cost of It 101 will, as stated in my reply to the hon. Member for Wimbledon (Sir J. Power) on 6th November, be somewhat exceeded, though the actual figure is not yet available. £120,000 of this sum represents shop and design labour at Cardington. The cost of labour employed by the various contractors in the manufacture of girders, engines, and miscel- 1433W laneous equipment is included in the figures shown in Air Estimates for material and power plant.
§ Mr. LEESasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what has been the cost of building the airship R 100?
§ Mr. MONTAGUEIf my hon. Friend means the actual cost of construction incurred by the contractor, I have no official information, but it has been publicly stated that it largely exceeded the contract price of £350,000.