HC Deb 02 March 1926 vol 192 c1213
22. Mr. PENNY

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office what was the total amount expended by his Department in the last financial year in regard to military purposes and establishment generally in the Channel Islands; and the estimated expenditure for the coming year?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Captain Douglas King)

The estimated full effective cost to Army Funds of military establishments in the Channel Islands is £290,000 in 1925–26, and £280,000 in 1926–27.

Major Sir BERTRAM FALLE

Is my hon. and gallant Friend aware that this money is not wanted and not needed, and is absolutely throw away?

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