§ 5. Mr. Gallacherasked the Secretary of State for War what is the cost of running No. 8 Leave Centre, British Army of Occupation of the Rhine, situated in Erwald; and how much has been expended on this centre from its inception to the nearest possible date.
§ Mr. M. StewartThe cost to Army funds of running this leave centre is about £6,000 a year. The cost since its inception amounts to some £27,000.
§ Mr. GallacherIs it the case that this leave camp is in the French zone of Austria? Why is it not possible to have a more economical camp in the British zone?
§ Mr. StewartWe were anxious to provide somewhere for the British Army of the Rhine to go on local leave where the soldiers would have a change, and be able to go outside Germany, particularly 919 for winter sports. I should add, however, that it was not anticipated that there would be a cost like this, and we are considering whether it should be maintained any longer.