§ Mr. Bennasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can state in round figures the cost to the Exchequer of special measures taken in connection with recent events in Europe, including the credit to Czechoslovakia, the mobilisation of the Fleet, air-raid precautions, and other matters?
§ Sir J. SimonIt is estimated that the cost to the Exchequer of the special measures directly attributable to the recent international crisis will be in the neighbourhood of £5,500,000, in addition to the £10,000,000 credit to Czechoslovakia.