HC Deb 30 April 1925 vol 183 c330
80. Captain BRASS

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can state what is the annual cost to His Majesty's Government of the naval establishment in South Africa, and of the ships based upon that station?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY(Mr. Davidson)

The cost of the naval establishment is approximately £133,100 and of the ships £490,200, making a total of £623,300.