HC Deb 12 May 1925 vol 183 cc1653-4
23. Sir GERALD STRICKLAND

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the present cost of the garrison of Singaport, and the estimated cost of that required when the Singapore naval base is established?

Sir L, WORTHINGTON-EVANS

The estimated cost of the garrison of Singa pore for 1925-26 is, as shown on pages 37 and 231 of Army Estimates, £383,000. As regards the future, I regret that I am unable to give any information at present.

Captain BENN

Have the Government formed no estimate of the increased charge that will fall on the Army on account of the new base at Singapore?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

I regret that I am not able to give any information at present.

Captain BENN

Then are we to take it that the figures the Government have given as to the cost of this new project do not include anything for the Army, because no estimate has been formed?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

Oh, no, the hon. and gallant Member must not assume that.

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