HC Deb 27 March 1929 vol 226 c2437W
Sir W. de FRECE

asked the Secretary of State for War the cost to Army funds in 1926, 1927, and 1928, respectively, of the troops sent to China?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

The extra cost involved in the employment of additional troops in China, as shown in the Accounts and Estimates presented to Parliament, is as follows:—

Financial Year. £
Army Account:
1926 1,026,500
1927 2,730,910
Army Supplementary Estimate:
1928 565,000