§ 92. Mr. Prescottasked the Minister of Works what total sum has been expended to date on the erection of buildings for the purposes of the National Insurance scheme; and what is the total proposed expenditure.
§ Mr. KeyThe expenditure to date on the erection of buildings is about £60,000. The total proposed expenditure is estimated at £589,000. In addition, there is the Headquarters Building at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the estimated cost of which is £1,299,000. This building is practically completed.
§ 93. Mr. Prescottasked the Minister of Works what is the total sum which has been expended to date on the erection of buildings in the borough of Darwen for the purposes of the National Insurance Scheme; and what further expense is proposed.
§ Mr. KeyThe total sum expended to date on the erection of a building for the Ministry of National Insurance in Darwen is £4,776. The cost of completing the building is estimated at £720.