I have examined the foregoing Account in accordance with the provisions of the Exchequer and Audit Departments Act, 1921. I have obtained all the information and explanations that I have required, and I certify, as the result of my audit, that in my opinion this Account is correct. Malcolm G. Ramsay, Comptroller and Auditor General. STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE ON NEW WORKS, ETC., 1924-25. A.III. 1.-House of Commons. Editor of Debates: Provision of Cubicles-Estimated cost, 8601. Completed; further charges to come. A.III. 2.-Requirements were greater than anticipated. A.III. 3.-Urgent Unforeseen Works. House of Commons. Improvement of kitchen services Estimated cost, 1,6601. ; expenditure to 31 1,6711. s. 10d.; excess, 117. -s. 10d. Completed. Improvement of ventilation of the Harcourt Dining Room .. Estimated cost, 7101. Not completed. £ s. d. 14 14 5 March 1925, 657 17 9 £672 12 2 STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE ON NEW WORKS, ETC., 1924-25-continued. BB. 1. (1923-24).-WORKS COSTING BETWEEN £500 AND £2,000 House of Commons. Construction of permanent refuges in approaches Estimated cost, 7501. ; expenditure to 31 March 1925, Improvement of ventilation of kitchen Estimated cost, 1,500Z.; expenditure 1,586l. 5s. 3d.; excess, 861. 5s. 3d. Completed. £ s. d. 21 3 8 65 7 9 to 31 March 1925, MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL BUILDINGS, GREAT BRITAIN. ACCOUNT of the Sum Expended, in the Year ended 31 March 1925, compared with the Sum Granted, for Expenditure in respect of MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL BUILDINGS, GREAT BRITAIN. EXPLANATION of the Causes of Variation between Expenditure and Grant. A.-See Statement of New Works. B.-Provision was made for a greater volume of work than was actually carried out. BB.-An additional programme for the relief of unemployment was put in hand during the winter of 1924. C.—Provision for contingencies was not drawn upon to the extent anticipated. E. Due to the increased requirements of Courts in the provinces. H.-Provision made for expected increases in maintenance grants to Local Authorities was only draw upon in parts. EXPLANATION of the Causes of Variation between Expenditure and Grant-contd. Appropriations in Aid and Receipts payable to Exchequer : I have examined the above Account in accordance with the provisions of the Exchequer and Audit Departments Act, 1921. I have obtained all the information and explanations that I have required, and I certify, as the result of my audit, that in my opinion the above Account is correct. Malcolm G. Ramsay, Comptroller and Auditor General. STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE ON NEW WORKS, ETC., 1924-25. AIII.2. The requirements of the year did not reach anticipation. BB.1.-Newcastle County Court: Central Heating. Expenditure 4431. 14s. 10d. Estimated cost, 5601. Not completed. BB.2-The provision proved insufficient. This was due to the carrying out of additional work, and to the payment of balances carried forward from the previous year. STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE ON NEW WORKS, ETC., 1924-25-contd. 1.-Tenders were lower than anticipated. OBSERVATIONS. Completed, but further charges to come. Total estimate, 3,1751.; expenditure to 31 March 1925, 2,7921. 3s. 8d.; balance, 3821. 16s. 4d. G.III. 1.-Cupar Sheriff Court House: Additional accommodation. Expenditure, 5251. Estimated cost, 1,9481. Not completed. |