§ Mr. W. Hamiltonasked the Minister of Public Building and Works whether negotiations with Mowlems Limited on the additional fee claimed by that firm in connection with the Downing Street contract have yet been concluded; what is the final figure agreed to; and why there has been a delay in the completion of the negotiations.
§ Mr. RipponOwing to the very great difference between the parties, negotiations have not been concluded. After the most recent meeting on 10th June the contractor undertook to supply additional particulars and has now asked for a further meeting.