HC Deb 29 July 1879 vol 248 cc1523-4
MR. FAWCETT

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, If he can inform the House in what proportion the cost of the Zulu War will be borne by the Exchequers of the United Kingdom and the Cape Colonies respectively; and, whether any estimate has been formed of the entire cost of the war up to the present time?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

Sir, I have given Notice that on Thursday I propose, as the First Order of the Day, to move a Vote of Credit with reference to this War, and I shall then take an opportunity of making such a statement as I am enabled to make with regard to it.