§ 44. Mr. LUNNasked the Secretary of State for War what has been the cost of the British troops in this country from the beginning of the current financial year to 3lst October; and what is the estimated cost of the whole financial year?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe total costs of the troops in the United Kingdom, exclusive of gratuities and other terminal charges of the War, and also exclusive of pension charges, is roughly estimated at £73,000,000 for the period 1st April to 31st October, 1919. The corresponding figure for the whole financial year is £104,000,000.
§ Captain REDMONDCan the right hon. Gentleman give the cost of the Army of Occupation in Ireland?
§ Mr. FORSTERNot separately.
§ Mr. MACQUISTENIs there any need for an Army of Occupation in Ireland; there is plenty of food there, and a great deal of personal liberty?