Sir F. HALLasked the Secretary of State for War what was the total cost of the Territorial Anti-aircraft Defences, Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers, and Signals in 1926, including the expenses of commands and staff, annual rental value of headquarters' premises, offices and drill halls, and the lighting, heating, repair and administration thereof; and what is the estimated saving for 1927 under the reduced establishments notified by the War Office under date of 25th March, 1927?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSAs regards the first part of the question, the estimated total cost of the Territorial Anti-Aircraft Defences in 1926 was £212,000. As regards the second part, establishments have not been reduced, but it has been decided to limit recruiting within the existing establishment. This limitation will, it is estimated, effect an actual saving of approximately £2,000 in 1927, and will avoid an ultimate increase of £50,000 a year in future years.