§ Mr. HANNONasked the Under-Secretary of State for War what is the number of British troops in occupied territory in Germany; and what was the cost of maintaining these troops during the year 1923?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ASHLEYThe answer to the first part of the question is 8,872 all ranks and to the second part £1,600,000 approximately, which is mainly recoverable. This is exclusive of accommodation and miscellaneous services provided free by Germany.