D.—2o.

1893. NEW ZEALAND.

GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, WELLINGTON (EXPENDITURE ON, SINCE JANUARY, 1891).

Return to an Order of the Souse of Representatives, dated 28th June, 1893. Ordered, " That there be laid before this House a return showing (1) cost of all alterations and additions to Government Buildings, Lambton Quay, since January, 1891; (2) cost of painting, tinting, artistic elaboration, &c, in same building for same period; (3) cost of all furniture and furnishings for same period; (4) cost of carpetings, draperies, clocks, &c, for same building for same period."—(Mr. Fishbb.)

Ebtukn showing (1) cost of all alterations and additions to Government Buildings, Lanibton Quay, since January, 1891; (2) cost of painting, tinting, artistic elaboration, &c, in same building for same period; (3) cost of all furniture and furnishings for same period; (4) cost of carpetings, draperies, clocks, &c, for same building for same period. £ s. d. 1. Alterations and additions ... ... ... ... 436 2 4 2. Painting, tinting, &c. ... ... ... ... ... 83 14 0 3. Furniture and furnishings ... ... ... ... 843 7 7 4. Carpetings, draperies, clocks, &c. ... ... ... 69 16 7 £1,433 0 6 G. J. Clapham. H. J. H. Blow, Under-Secretary for Public Works. Public Works Department, 9th August, 1893.

Approximate Cost of Papw. —Preparation, nil; printing (1,250 copies), 15s.

Authority: Samuel Costall, Government Printer, Wellington.—lS93.

Price 3d.]