HC Deb 07 March 1922 vol 151 c1049
22. Captain W. BENN

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether the M.I. 5 Department still exists; what is the annual cost for the same, including rent and staff; what is the number of its personnel, male and female; and what premises does it occupy?

Sir R. SANDERS

It is not in the public interest to give this information.

Captain BENN

Can the hon. Gentleman say what useful public service this Department can be said to perform?

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Surely we have a right to know the cost of this Department.

Sir R. SANDERS

I suppose that the cost of this Department is given in the Estimates.