§ Mr. WISEasked the President of the Board of Trade what were the annual administrative expenses of the Industrial Property Department for the last completed year; and what were the annual receipts from patent fees, distinguishing the initial payments from those for renewals after the fourth year?
§ Mr. W. GRAHAMThe administrative expenses of the Patent Office for 1928 were approximately £396,900. The receipts from patent fees only were £447,505, including a sum of £283,253 in respect of renewal fees for the fifth and succeeding years of patents. The total revenue of the Patent Office was £544,740.