HC Deb 15 March 1938 vol 333 cc192-3
18. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for War the approximate average cost of training a commissioned officer to the stage of his first commission; and how much of this is borne by the State and the individual, respectively?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

As the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Sorensen

Is not the cost of training an officer almost prohibitive to an ordinary workman?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

No, Sir. I can give the figures now. The cost of a cadet at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, is £590, and the scale of fees varies between nothing and £380. For a cadet at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, the average cost of training borne by the State is £450, and the scale of fees varies between nothing and

Following is the answer referred to:

Average cost of training borne by the State. Contribution by Parent.
Scale of fees, etc.* Average.†
Cadet at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. £590 Nil to £380 £240
Cadet at Royal Military College, Sandhurst. £450 Nil to £370 £250
* The actual amount contributed by a parent depends on the circumstances of each case.
† Average based on November, 1937 Examination.

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