HC Deb 14 February 1922 vol 150 c791
15. Sir H. BRITTAIN

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the approximate number of British troops at present on the Rhine and in Silesia, respectively?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

The British troops on the Rhine number approximately 4,700 and those in Silesia 4,800.

Sir H. BRITTAIN

Does the right hon. Gentleman know whether the majority of the troops in Silesia have been drawn from the Rhine?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

They are based on the Rhine and they cover Silesia from the Rhine.

Sir D. MACLEAN

In view of the fact that the cost of these troops is not being met, will the right hon. Gentleman take such steps as he can to expedite their further withdrawal?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON - EVANS

There is nothing I should like better than that the troops should come from Silesia and the Rhine, and as soon as their duty is done in Silesia they will be withdrawn.