§ 74. Mr. Dayasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will give the yearly cost to the State, for the three years ended to the last convenient date, of the regulation military guard supplied to the Bank of England; and whether any contribution towards this guard is made by the Bank?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe only extra cost to the State is that involved in the use of regimental transport for the conveyance of kits and rations. This is assessed at about £80 a year. No payment for this service is made by the Bank to Army Funds, but the Bank provides the officer with dinner, and the other ranks with gratuities with which to buy refreshments.
§ Mr. DayHas any similar application for protection been made by any of the other joint stock banks?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaNo, Sir, they have not the same relations with the Government.
§ Captain Sir Derrick GunstonIs it not a fact that the city of London very much appreciates this, as an evidence of the close co-operation between the city and the Government?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaYes, and so do the Brigade of Guards.