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CLASS XIII.—DEFENCE DEPARTMENT.

Appropriations for Consolidated Fund Services.

1897-98. Salaries. Other Charges. Total. £ £ £ ote 65. —Defence Department 1,650 860 2,510 „ 66.—Permanent Militia and Volunteers 37,237 24,490 61,727 ,, 67. —Stores and Magazines 2,035 950 2,985 ,, 68. —Miscellaneous Services 15,314 15,314 TOTAL OF CLASS XIIL ... 40,922 41,614 82,536 Item. 18' 17-98. £ DEFENCE DEPARTMENT. 1897-98. Total number of officers .. 6 VOTE No. 65. Salaries— Head Office — Under-Secretary for Defence... Clerk Cadet 400 210 40 Military Staff— Commander of Forces Staff Officer 650 700 300 Other Charges— House and Forage Allowances Travelling-expenses and Contingencies ... 1,000 260 600 2,510 3 4 Total—Vote No. 65 860