HC Deb 20 March 1930 vol 236 cc2122-3W
Sir A. KNOX

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies what proportion of the sums expended during the years 1923–24 to 1029–30, under the heading Middle Eastern Services, Iraq and Palestine, Defence, have been payable in respect of Iraq to the Air Ministry, the Government of India, the War Office and other recipients, if any?

Dr. SHIELS

I attach a statement showing the allocation of the sums expended during the years 1923–24 to 1929–30

Year. Total Amount Paid. Allocation.
To Air Ministry. To India. To War Office.
For R.A.F. For other Services.
£ £ £ £ £
1923–4 5,033,790 3,575,984 31,396 957,175 469,235
1924–5 3,847,224 3,188,675 384,023 274,526
1925–6 3,314,813 2,712,359 871 331,875 269,708
1926–7 2,753,775 2,207,600 333,257 212,918
1927–8 1,648,038 1,392,000 221,482 34,556
1928–9 298,750 220,000 78,750
1929–30 227,000 (estimate) 223,000 4,000