§ Lord CHARLES BERESFORDasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he would state the cost of educating a naval cadet under the new system from the time of joining until he received his commission as a sub-lieutenant, and the cost of educating a naval cadet under the old system from the time of joining until he received his commission as a sub-lieutenant?
§ The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. McKenna)The estimated net cost to the State of educating a naval cadet under the new system is £755. In this calculation allowance has been made for annual depreciation of capital outlay on buildings. The estimated net cost to the State of educating a naval cadet under the old system is £385. No allowance for depreciation has been made in this case for the hulks "Britannia" and "Hindustan" and the buildings in connection therewith.
§ Lord CHARLES BERESFORDDoes that include the cost of instruction on seagoing cruisers?
§ Mr. McKENNAI understand it includes the whole expense of the training.