HC Deb 29 June 1908 vol 191 c344
SIR CHARLES W. DILKE (Gloucestershire, Forest of Dean)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if he can inform the House what has been the total cost of the cantonments and farm at Middleburg, in Cape Colony, including the net loss upon the working of the farm; and if he can state the prices paid for stock and the prices realised.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. HALDANE,) Haddington

Approximately the total cost was £458,000. There is no charge against Army funds in connection with the working of the farm, all advances of public money having been repaid. The farm is now being closed down. There is no information in the War Office as regards the prices paid and realised for stock.