HC Deb 30 March 1922 vol 152 cc1574-5W
Mr. ORMSBY-GORE

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the present monthly cost of the British garrisons in Iraq; and what was the cost of the same in the corresponding months in 1919, 1920, and 1921?

Mr. WOOD

The present monthly cost of the British and Indian garrisons in Iraq is approximately £500,000. In March, 1920, the cost was approximately £3,000,000, and in March, 1921, £2,250,000. I regret that I am unable to give the figures for March, 1919.