§ 37. Sir F. WISEasked the Secretary of State for Air the number of cadets at Cranwell, and the cost per cadet to the State?
§ Sir S. HOAREThe answer is 103 cadets and the annual cost, according to an investigation carried out for the year 20 1923–24, approximately £550, including all overhead charges, but excluding flying training.
§ Sir F. WISEAre there any boys at Cranwell besides cadets?
§ Sir S. HOAREYes, Sir. As far as my memory goes there are about 800 boys there in addition to cadets.
§ Sir F. WISEIs the cost of the boys included in that amount?
§ Sir S. HOAREYes, but that is an entirely different calculation. The two institutions, although at the same place, are run quite separately.
§ Mr. MORGAN JONESDoes the cost stated in the answer cover the cost of buildings as well?
§ Sir S. HOARENo, Sir. It is the maintenance cost, and obviously it would not cover the cost of the buildings.