§ 83. Mr. J. Morrisonasked the Minister of Works what range of prices his Department is tendering to the Forestry Commissions for the construction of houses.
§ Mr. KeyMy Department does not tender, but, as the agent of the Commission, calls for tenders from firms of contractors, which are then submitted to the Commission for approval to accept. The lowest estimate for permanent houses so far submitted to the Forestry Commission is £1,513. Substantially higher prices have to be paid where there is additional accommodation, e.g. offices, and where owing to the remoteness of area it is necessary to import labour.