HC Deb 23 October 1919 vol 120 c168
16. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Secretary of State for War what was the monthly cost of the British Army of Occupation in Egypt and in Palestine, respectively?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Forster)

The monthly cost of the British Army of Occupation in Egypt and Palestine is £2,400,000. I regret I cannot at the moment give separate figures, but I hope to be in a position to do so early next week.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Can the right hon. Gentleman state how much of this is recoverable from the Egyptian Government or whether the total charge comes on the Imperial Exchequer?

Mr. FORSTER

It comes on the Imperial Exchequer.

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