HC Deb 16 February 1922 vol 150 cc1249-50W
Mr. A. T. DAVIES

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether it is proposed to withdraw all British troops from Iraq excepting one battalion to be stationed at Basra; when this arrangement will be effected; what measure of success has attended the efforts of King Feisal to establish responsible government; and whether, by the recent policy of the Colonial Department, tangible savings to the Treasury will accrue?

Mr. CHURCHILL

As I stated yesterday, in reply to a question by the hon. and gallant Member for Central Hull (Lieut.-Commander Kenworthy), I propose to make a full statement when I present the Middle East Estimates. I shall then deal with the points raised by the hon. Member. There will undoubtedly be tangible savings to the Treasury.