HC Deb 20 March 1917 vol 92 cc2-3

Copy presented of Appropriation Account of the sums granted by Parlia- ment beyond the ordinary grants of Parliament to pay the expenses incurred for general Navy and Army Services, beyond the specific provisions made therefor by Parliament, for the conduct of Naval and Military operations; for measures taken for the security of the Country; for assisting the Food Supply, and promoting the continuance of trade, industry, business, and communications whether by means of insurance or indemnity against risk, the financing of the purchase and re-sale of foodstuffs and materials, or otherwise; for relief of distress; and generally for all expenses arising out of the existence of a state of war, in the year ended 31st March, 1916, together with the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor-General thereon [by Act]; to lie upon the Table, and to be printed. [No. 54.]