§ 71. Mr. DENNISONasked the Secretary of State for War the average weekly cost per head of a private soldier for the last two complete years ending 31st March?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe cost of a private soldier varies with the Arm of the Service and other conditions, but the hon. Member will find much relevant information for the last two complete years ending 31st March in Army Estimates 1924–25, pages 26 and onwards, and Appendix IV and Army Estimates, 1925–26, pages 30 and onwards, and Appendix V.
§ Mr. DENNISONWould it not have been much more economical in regard to time if a proper answer had been given?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSIf I could give an answer in exact words I would willingly do so, but the cost of a private soldier varies according to the Aim of the Service.