§ Mr. DAYasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies the present military 54W contribution of the Straits Settlements; and whether any reduction of it has taken place during the previous two years?
§ Dr. SHIELSThe military contribution payable by the Straits Settlements in 1930–31 is estimated to be £498,000. This sum includes £37,000 arrears in respect of 1928. The contribution paid in 1928–29 was £430,000, and that estimated to be paid in 1929–30 was £444,000.