Cost of Troops now in South Africa

HC Deb 08 December 1902 vol 116 cc218-9

MR. EDMUND ROBERTSON () Dundee

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War what is the estimated cost per week of the forces employed in South Africa.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. BRODRICK,) Surrey, Guildford

The total cost of the forces now in South Africa may be taken at £150,000 a week, but the bulk of this would be incurred if the troops were at home. If the hon. Member alludes to the extra cost occasioned by the increased garrison now in South Africa, it may be put at about £60,000 a week, but further economies are in contemplation.