§ MR. JAMES STUART (Shoreditch, Hoxton)asked the Under Secretary of State for India, What is the total cost incurred in connection with the Military operations in Upper Burmah since the order for the Military expedition on the 11th of November last; and, what is the present rate at which cost is being incurred in these operations?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE (Sir JOHN GORST) (Chatham)According to the Revised Estimates for 1885–6 the cost of military operations in Burmah up to March 31, 1886, was 39 lakhs. The account of the actual expenditure has not yet been received. According to the Budget Estimate the cost of military operations for the current year is estimated at 30 lakhs. The Government have recently been informed by telegraph that this estimate will be exceeded, and are awaiting further information as to the amount.