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SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES, 1950-51

ARMY DEPARTMENT —continued

(a) £419,000 provided in main estimates. Additional amount required mainly on account of purchase of sports gear for use by Territorial recruits. (b) £78,000 provided in main estimates. It is now anticipated, due to delay in shipping, that only £66,500 will come to charge by 31st March, 1951. (c) £97,000 provided in main estimates. Order for Land Rovers not expected to be fulfilled this financial year. (d) New item. To meet outstanding claims arising from World War 11.

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Consolidated Fund —continued £ £ £ V OTE —ARMY —continued Subdivision No. Ill —Stores and Equipment Ordnance stores (additional) Less amount provided in main estimates not required — Ammunition . . .. .. Cr. A and B vehicles .. .. Cr. (a) 5,000 (b) 11,500 (c) 45,000 Total —Subdivision No. Ill Cr. 51,500 Subdivision No. VI —Miscellaneous Services Grant towards maintenance of emblem at Sling Camp, England (part recoverable) Miscellaneous charges previously met out of War Expenses Account, Subdivision II, " Army " 50 (d) 3,450 Total —Subdivision No. VI 3,500 TOTAL .. 7,000