§ 23. Sir GERALD STRICKLANDasked 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-EVANSThe estimated cost of the garrison of Singa 1654 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 BENNHave 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-EVANSI regret that I am not able to give any information at present.
Captain BENNThen 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-EVANSOh, no, the hon. and gallant Member must not assume that.