§ 50. Mr. R. J. Taylorasked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence what is the total cost to date of the fortification at Singapore; and how much of that amount was contributed by the respective Dominions?
§ Sir T. InskipThe estimated expenditure to 31st March, 1937, is £11,972,000.
§ Dominion, Colonial and other contributions are as follow:—
| £ | |
| New Zealand | 1,000,000 |
| Federated Malay States | 2,000,000 |
| Hong Kong | 250,000 |
| H.H. Sultan and State of Johore | 500,000 |
| Total | £3,750,000 |
§ In addition the Government of Straits Settlements have provided over 3,000 acres of land.