asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce what is the actual sum allowed in the contract with Siemens-Schuckert to meet possible increases in wages; whether the sum of £2,492,000 estimated, includes 8¼ per cent. of the total cost of the works, or only 8¼ per cent. of the 36 per cent. estimated as "wages."
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - SHANNON SCHEME—ALLOWANCE FOR INCREASED WAGES.
TOMAS MAC EOIN
No sum is allowed to meet increase in wages. The contract is not for a sum but for detailed work at specified prices. The estimated total of £2,492,000 includes 8¼ per cent. of the cost of the works.