HC Deb 09 December 1919 vol 122 c1105
12. Mr. LUNN

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will state what is the approximate cost of demobilisation, including gratuities, to latest date; what is the estimated cost for the financial year; and whether this amount is included in the £73,000,000 stated on 26th November to be the cost of the Army in the United Kingdom?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The cost of the War gratuities in the current financial year is estimated at £71,500,000. This has now practically ail been paid. As explained in the reply to the hon. Member on 26th November, this item was excluded from the £73,000,000 stated therein. I am unable to give any figure purporting to represent the whole cost of demobilisation.

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