HC Deb 01 November 1911 vol 30 c853
Mr. KELLAWAY

asked what charge was thrown upon the Exchequer by the use of the military in connection with the recent railway strike in Great Britain?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. H. Tennant)

No figures showing the additional expenditure involved by the use of the troops are available.

Mr. KELLAWAY

When does the hon. Gentleman anticipate that the figures will be ready?

Mr. TENNANT

I am not aware that they will ever be ready.

Mr. KING

Will the hon. Gentleman con-eider the desirability of getting them?

Mr. TENNANT

I will see if it can be done.

Mr. KELLAWAY

If the figures are never likely to be ready how will the Government be able to ascertain the liability of the railway companies?