HC Deb 21 November 1945 vol 416 c551W
Sir C. Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for War the number of mules still kept in Italy; what is the cost of their maintenance; and for what purpose they are kept there.

Mr. Lawson

About 7,300 remained on 18th October, as against 20,000 on VE-day. It is expected that this number will be reduced to 700 by the end of November. The cost of maintenance is 3s. a day per mule. They are being kept in Italy only until disposal and shipping can be arranged.