§ 39. Mr. FELLasked what is the estimated total cost for the present year of the special allowances proposed to be made to soldiers under the new scheme of the Local Government Board?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. McKenna)I fear that it will be impossible to frame an estimate until some experience of the working of the scheme has been gained.
§ Mr. McKENNAI am afraid it is quite impossible to give any reliable estimate as to the cost to the State.
§ Mr. HOGGECan the Government spend this money which they have not estimated for, which must amount to something between £30,000,000 and £50,000,000, before they have the permission of the House?
§ Mr. McKENNAI hope my hon. Friend has exaggerated the amount, but it is quite impossible to give a reliable estimate.