§ MR. BELLAIRS (Lynn Regis)To ask the Secretary of State for War what sums of money were spent and what staff allowed for the provision of maps of possible theatres of war in 1903–4 1052 and each subsequent year, including the provision made in the current financial year; and what was the average sum voted and staff allowed for the three years prior to the South African War.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) It. is not considered to be in the interests of the public service to give to the whole world the detailed information required by the Question, but I shall be happy to show my hon. friend, or any other hon. the details confidentially.