§ 23. Lieut.-Colonel POWNALLasked the Under-Secretary of State for War how much the Malta defence forces cost; and what proportion of this is borne by the island authorities?
§ Mr. GWYNNEThe total provision for Malta under all heads of Army Estimates, 1923–24, exclusive of pension charges, is approximately £850,000. No direct contribution towards this cost is made by the island authorities, but, as usual in such cases, the troops occupy certain Colonial lands and buildings without paying rent.