In the Statement for 1904-5 the expenditure was overstated by 957. 15s. 5d., an item of that amount having been charged in error to this section.

£ s. d.

Expenditure to 31st 4,286 10 The work at the Speaker's Residence provided for in the Supplemen

March 1906

31st)

Expenditure to 31st)
March 1906

£ S. d. 1,044 2 10

tary Vote was carried out, but the progress of the extension of the electric lighting generally during the recess was less than had been estimated for.

More piping was required than had been anticipated, and a new motor had to be put in instead of re-winding an old one as at first intended.

When the work came to be put in 1 and it was found necessary to
renew the whole of the circulation pipes, and additional expen-
diture had to be incurred in the substitution of improved cook-
ing apparatus for that formerly in use.

In view of the pressure of other Services, expenditure under this
Head was deferred.

See Explanation on A 6.

Schomberg R. McDonnell,
Accounting Officer.

CLASS I.-continued.

VOTE 4.

HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS.

Excess.

New Works.
Sub-Heads

A., C. and D.

Surplus.

REPORT OF THE COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL.

1. Expenditure in excess of the Estimate has been incurred under Sub-Heads A., B. and F.

2. A Statement of Expenditure on "New Works, &c.," under Sub-Heads A., C. and D., is appended to the Account. Treasury sanction has been given, where necessary, for expenditure in excess of the sum provided, and on works for which there was no pro

vision in the Estimate.

3. The Amount to be Surrendered is, as shown by the Account, 377l. 118. 11d.