HC Deb 07 April 1921 vol 140 cc464-5W
Mr. JOHN

asked the Secretary of State for War the total number of military in Ireland and in Great Britain, respectively; and the total monthly cost approximately per month of the military administration in Ireland and Great Britain, respectively?

Lieut.-Colonel STANLEY

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply on Tuesday last to the hon. Member for Edinburgh, East (Mr. Hogge), in which I stated the number of troops in Ireland at a recent date. I cannot give a reliable estimate of the cost without imposing upon my staff great labour which would not appear to be warranted.