HC Deb 22 October 1919 vol 120 c18
23. Dr. MURRAY

asked the Secretary of State for War if he can state what is the number of troops at present employed in Ireland; and what is their weekly cost?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The number of troops at present employed in Ireland is 55,000, and their weekly cost is £210,000.

Sir M. DOCKRELL

Is not Ireland a cheap country in which to keep troops, and have we not got to keep them somewhere?