HC Deb 04 March 1909 vol 1 c1710W
Dr. V. H. RUTHERFORD

asked the Secretary of State for War what was the strength of the garrisons in South Africa, Egypt, and India (European troops) respectively in 1895, 1898, 1905, and 1908; and what was the total strength and total cost of the Army, irrespective of India, at the same periods?

Mr. HALDANE,

in reply, supplied the following statement:—

Strength of all ranks on 1st April (European troops only):—

1895. 1898. 1905. 1908.
South Africa 3,253 8,550 21,486 16,126
Egypt 5,233 8,733 3,979 5,461
India 74,884 73,442 78,465 74,564

Total strength and estimated cost of the Army (exclusive of India and Auxiliary Forces):—

Strength 1st April:—

[...] All Ranks. Cost.
1895 146,531 £15,047,700
1898 150,666 16,847,000
1905 204,018 25,548,800
1908 174,554 22,662,000