HC Deb 23 November 1920 vol 135 cc210-1
23. Mr. GALBRAITH

asked the Secretary of State for Air what is the present monthly rate of expenditure on the Air Force in Mesopotamia?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The present monthly rate of expenditure on the Air Force in Mesopotamia is approximately £82,000.

24. Mr. KILEY

asked the Secretary of State for Air what is the present monthly rate of expenditure on the Air Force in Constantinople?

Mr. CHURCHILL.

The present monthly rate of expenditure on the Air Force in Constantinople is approximately £4,000.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is there any hope of reducing this Air Force expenditure at Constantinople?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I am entirely in the hands of the Great Powers in the matter. We have a certain force there which must be provided with its quota of aviation.

25. Sir THOMAS BRAMSDON

asked the Secretary of State for Air what is the present monthly rate of expenditure on the Royal Air Force in Egypt?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The present monthly rate of expenditure on the Air Force in Egypt is approximately £80,500

26. Mr. TREVELYAN THOMSON

asked the Secretary of State for Air what is the present monthly rate of expenditure on the Air Force in Palestine?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The present monthly rate of expenditure on the Air Force in Palestine is approximately £18,250.