§ MR. COGANTo ask the Secretary of State for War whether he can state the cost of the clothing and materials for clothing, boots, small arms and ammunition, miscellaneous items of out-fit, such as blankets, materials for the manufacture of ordnance, and explosives, including cordite, respectively, purchased for the Army and Auxiliary Forces for the year 1904–5.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Arnold-Forster.) The charge to Army Votes 1904–5 in respect of clothing, and material for clothing, boots, small arms and ammunition, and miscellaneous items of outfit (including camp equipage, accoutrements, and barrack, hospital, and prison stores), can only be given approximately, and may be put roughly at £2,306,000. As regards materials for the manufacture of ordnance and explosives, including cordite, purchased for the Army and Auxiliary Forces, no figures can be calculated.