B.—Ho. 16.

RETURN OF AMOUNT EXPENDED FOR DEFENCE PURPOSES.

KETURN showing the Total Amount expended for purposes of Defence since the 30th June, 1868; the Amount expended in excess of Appropriations; and the Liabilities incurred. Expended — £ s. d. £ s. d. From Ist July, 1868, to 31st May, 1869 ... *226,699 19 8 Appropriated — Consolidated Fund ... ... ... 154,820 8 7 Special Fund under " Public Debts Act" ... 44,180 18 4 199,001 6 11 Add Eecoveries ... ... ... 2,113 19 2 201,115 6 1 Excess ... ... ... ... ... 25,584 13 7 Amount authorized by Order in Council 16th April, 1869 ... 40,000 0 0 Balance available ... ... ... £14,415 6 5 C. T. Batkin, Treasury, 17th June, 1869. Paymaster-G-eneral. Liabilities Incurred ... ... ... ... ... £30,886 15 1

* This sum includes Advances made between Ist July, 1868, and 31st May, 1869, outstanding at the latter date.