HC Deb 20 May 1947 vol 437 cc242-3W
98. Sir R. Glyn

asked the Minister of Defence how much the military Forces in Austria are at present costing the Treasury; and what portion of this cost falls on the Austrian authorities.

Mr. Alexander

The expenditure daring the financial year 1946–47 amounted to about £10 million. No part of this cost fell on the Austrian authorities, who were, however, required to provide in addition, over the same period, goods and services to the value of approximately 125 million schillings. These figures include all expenditure on the military personnel of the Allied Commission.

99. Sir R. Glyn

asked the Minister of Defence how much the British military Forces in Germany are at present costing the Treasury; what portion of this sum falls on the German authorities; and how far does this figure include expenditure on the Control Commission.

Mr. Alexander

The expenditure during the financial year 1946–47 amounted to about £84 million. No part of this cost falls currently on the German authorities although the Occupying Powers will have claims for its eventual recovery. Meanwhile, the German authorities were required to provide in addition, over the same period, goods and services to the value of approximately 1,600 million Reichsmarks. These figures include all expenditure on the military personnel of the Control Commission.

Recruited for Normal Regular Engagements (a) Bounty Scheme. (3 or 4 years). Total Normal Regular and Bounty Scheme
January, 1947. February, 1947. March, 1947. January, 1947. February, 1947. March, 1947. January, 1947. February, 1947. March, 1947. Total.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)
Royal Navy and Royal Marines. 1,915 1,614 1,482 517 552 470 2,432 2,166 1,952 6,550
Army 2,299 2,548 2,448 2,069 1,705 1,486 4,368 4,253 3,934 12,555
Royal Air Force. 3,472 2,377 2,691 2,339 1,345 1,126 5,811 3,722 3,817 13,350
Total 7,686 6,539 6,621 4,925 3,602 3,082 12,611 10,141 9,703 32,455
20,846 11,609
(a) The term "Normal Regular Engagement" comprises civilian recruits (men and boys) either with or without previous service in the Armed Forces, and men already serving who have entered into normal Regular Engagements.