EXPLANATION of the Causes of Variation between Grant and Expenditure. K.-Due to smaller expenditure on fitting out a vessel for a Dominion Government (5,000.), and to the increase in repayment work generally being somewhat less than anticipated. L.-Due to less repayment work than anticipated being carried out under Subhead K. ABCDEE A. B. C. D. E. F. Carried forward 70,000 EXPLANATION of the Causes of Variation between Grant and Expenditure. The principal causes of the increased cash requirements (54,7977. net) under these Subheads were as follows: Larger requirements for Coals for Yard purposes (55,8001.), and for paints, oils, and other miscellaneous articles (23,0001.), on account of repairs, alterations, and additions to H.M. Ships, and for sea stores for ships on the China Station: also to meet higher prices for canvas (1,1007.) and electrical gear (3,500l.). This extra expenditure was modified by savings owing to delay in delivery of timber (8,8007.), and new pattern electrical instruments (13,0001.); and to smaller requirements (5,3007.) and lower prices (1,8007.) for metal articles. A.A. A new subhead. (S/15,460). This expenditure is offset by a receipt of 2,5001. credited to Subhead J, Appropriations in Aid-see Correspondence, page 115. * Includes a sum of 2501., paid to a firm of contractors, in settlement of a claim for rental, &c., of apparatus installed in a ship under Government control (S/24,271); and an ex gratia payment of 501. for work done by a firm of contractors who went into liquidation during the currency of the contract. (S/26,193). (19484) B 3 EXPLANATION of the Causes of Variation between Grant and Expenditure. G. Due to increased shipment of stores to the Mediterranean. H.-Due mainly to settlement with an Allied Government of an outstanding claim for water supplied during the War period. J.-Due principally to receipts on account of supplies of stores, &c., on repayment having been less than anticipated; to smaller proceeds from sale of ships, and to fewer miscellaneous receipts. * Includes the sum of 351., paid to a firm of contractors for loading stores in barges, and for unloading the same, the orders for shipment having been cancelled. Unmatured promissory notes to the value of 22,2381. were held on 31 March 1925, on account of vessels sold for which payment is to be made by fixed instalments. For details, see page 35. EXPLANATION of the Causes of Variation between Grant and Expenditure. K.I.-Due to claims maturing for payment earlier than anticipated (63,0001.); to expenditure on oversea carrying being heavier than anticipated (80,0001.); and to higher prices for lubricating oils (2,000l.). K.II.-Due principally to slower progress on pumping plant, &c., for a new oil fuel installation (7,000l.); and on modifications to Admiralty-owned craft (9,0007.). K.III.-Due mainly to additional expenditure on repayment services. K.IV. Due to repairs to oil tank vessels being greater than anticipated, partly owing to the necessity of recommissioning one of the vessels previously laid up. * Subheads K include expenses in connexion with the hire, upkeep, &c., of craft required for the conveyance of water to H.M. Ships, except at dockyard ports. + Includes an ex gratia payment of 500l. to a firm of contractors, for loss incurred in carrying out Fleet coaling operations in an emergency (S/24,011). (19484) B 4 EXPLANATION of the Causes of Variation between Grant and Expenditure. L.-Due to larger receipts than estimated from repayment services (88,0001.); and to greater recoveries for supplies of fuel, &c., made during prior years (131,000l.). NOTES. An obsolete stereoscopic vision tester was presented as a free gift to the University College, London (S/25,762). For statement of missing and incomplete Store Accounts, see page 106. For unvouched expenditure, see page 107. For statement of values of stocks of Naval Stores, &c., see page 35. |