49. Captain BENNasked the Prime Minister whether any estimate of the cost or record of the expenditure in connection with the Russian expeditions has been considered by the Cabinet?
§ Mr. BONAR LAW (Leader of the House)The financial aspect of this question has been constantly under the consideration of the Cabinet.
Captain BENNHas the right hon. Gentleman any precise figures as to the cost of the assistance rendered to the Russian Armies?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWWe never have had detailed estimates, but we have always tried to form some idea of what the expenditure was.
Captain BENNWill the right hon. Gentleman convey to the House, as has been conveyed to the Cabinet, some idea of what the expense is?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI think that is not necessary, because I understand a promise has been given that more detailed estimates will be given to the House.
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI hope so.
Lieut.-Colonel C. MALONEAre any options on concessions, or other forms of, credit, being obtained to pay for this expense?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWNo.