British Troops in South Africa.

HC Deb 01 December 1902 vol 115 c843

MR. EDMUND ROBERTSON () Dundee

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War what is the number of the British forces now in South Africa.

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE WAR OFFICE (Lord STANLEY,) Lancashire, Westhoughton

The number roughly amounts to about 55,000, including some troops awaiting transport to India.