HC Deb 30 June 1909 vol 7 cc573-4W
Mr. CARR-GOMM

asked the Secretary of State for War if he can state what would be the approximate annual cost of a military system in this country based upon the scheme of the National Training Bill?

Mr. HALDANE

To enable me to give more than an approximate estimate it would be necessary to have a scheme showing details of establishment, arms of the service, rates of pay, and many other points as to which the Bill contains no information; and I prefer not to give an official figure until I am in possession of fuller information on these points.