§ 7. Sir W. DAVISONasked the Secretary of State for War if, during the War, the War Office authorities accumulated moneys from various sources, such as regimental funds of disbanded units, and a proportion of rebates made to units by the Army Canteen Board and the Navy and Army Canteen Board; what is the amount which was so collected and in hand when the United Services Fund was established; what amount was handed to that fund for administration on behalf of ex-service men; and if be will indicate to which statement of accounts this money will be found credited?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSYes, Sir; the fund derived from a proportion of the rebates amounted to £1,266,343 14s. 11d., of which the amount remaining to be handed over to the United Services Fund when it was established was £874,554 15s. 10d. The balance was expended for the benefit of the Forces. These amounts are referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4 of Sir William Plender's report and are included (although the latter amount is not shown separately) in the balance sheet of the Navy and Army Canteen Board on page 12 of the White Paper (Command 1717).