HC Deb 18 December 1919 vol 123 cc680-1W
Captain WEDGWOOD BENN

asked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland if he will state the present number of British troops in Ireland and the monthly cost?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The number of troops at present employed in Ireland is 43,000, and their monthly cost on the basis shown on page 9 of the Army Estimates is £860,000.