§ 18. Sir FREDRIC WISEasked the Secretary of State for War what was the cost of moving the British Army of Occupation from Cologne to Wiesbaden?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Sir Laming Worthington-Evans)On the information at present available, the cost of moving the British Army of 191 Occupation from Cologne to Wiesbaden is estimated at, approximately, £160,000. This figure represents the cost of evacuating buildings at Cologne, of transporting the troops to Wiesbaden, and of the initial works services required for their reception and accommodation.
§ Sir F. WISEIs this paid by the German Republic?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON - EVANSThere is a refund of part on the Reparation Account.
§ Sir F. WISEWhy is it not paid by the German Republic?
§ Commander O. LOCKER-LAMPSONAre any troops left in this area?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThere are troops in Wiesbaden, but not in Cologne.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINWill the right hon. Gentleman give the number of the troops in Wiesbaden?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON - EVANSYes, after notice. It is, approximately, 9,000.
§ Sir JAMES REMNANTIs there any estimate of the cost of the troops remaining there?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON - EVANSThe figure I have given is the approximate cost of moving.
§ Mr. N. MACLEANWould it cost very much more to bring that army back to Britain?