HC Deb 14 August 1919 vol 119 cc1649-50W
Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the present strength and cost of the Intelligence Department of the War Office?

Mr. FORSTER

The strength of the Intelligence Department of the War Office on the 1st August was as follows:

Officers … … … 153
Other ranks … … … 20
Civilians—
Men … … 189
Women … … 523
717
The cost is £220,000 per annum.