§ Mr. PARTINGTONasked the Secretary of State for War if he can state the total cost of the British troops in South Africa for the years ending 31st March 1907 and 1908; and if any part of the cost was contributed by the South African Colonies?
§ Mr. HALDANECost was, for
1906–7 £2,881,000 1907–8 £2,273,000 In 1906–7 the Orange River Colony paid £9,000 in respect of half the cost of a survey of the Colony, and Natal paid £5,333 (including an arrear payment of £1,333) in respect of the contribution of £4,000 a year payable until 31st March, 1907.