§ 22. Captain W. BENNasked 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. SANDERSIt is not in the public interest to give this information.
§ Captain BENNCan the hon. Gentleman say what useful public service this Department can be said to perform?
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYSurely we have a right to know the cost of this Department.
§ Sir R. SANDERSI suppose that the cost of this Department is given in the Estimates.