§ Colonel Wedgwoodasked the Prime Minister whether the Iraq Government contribute to the support of the British troops in that country, or whether the whole cost falls upon the British taxpayer; and what that estimated cost is per month?
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§ The Prime MinisterAll expenditure connected with the British Forces in Iraq is borne by His Majesty's Government, but I do not think that it would be in the public interest at present to reveal what the cost is.