§ 12 and 13. Lieut.-Colonel ASHLEYasked the Secretary of State for War (1) whether it is intended to keep Longmoor Camp occupied; and, if so, whether cavalry, artillery, or engineers will be kept there;
(2) what is the annual cost of Longmoor Camp, Hampshire, apart from the cost of the troops quartered there, but taking into consideration the capital outlay at 5 per cent.; and whether it is proposed to cut down the present expenses?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON- EVANSThe permanent pre-War lines at Longmore Camp are now occupied by Royal Engineers and Royal Artillery, and it is proposed to keep the camp in occupation by units of those arms in addition to the necessary auxiliary services. The cost of the camp is at present about £14,450, out of which £7,950 represents 5 per cent. interest on capital. The cost of maintenance of works and buildings has already been so closely scrutinised and so much reduced that I am not sure that any further reduction is safely practicable at present. The matter is, however, constantly watched.