§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Minister of Public Building and Works why the estimated cost of the erection of a Deputy High Commissioner's residence and staff accommodation at Kuching has increased from £120,000 to £160,000; and what steps are being taken to reduce the scope of the project.
§ Mr. PrenticeThe estimated cost of the project was increased in view of rising prices in Kuching, but it was subsequently decided earlier this year to reduce the scope of the scheme and to limit expenditure to £90,000.