HC Deb 16 March 1911 vol 22 c2578W
Sir JOHN ROLLESTON

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will state the annual cost per head to the nation of a Cavalry and Infantry soldier, respectively?

Mr. HALDANE

The average annual cost, including charges for barracks, arms, ammunition, etc., of a trained private-soldier at home amounts to £61 19s. 7d. for Cavalry of the Line, and £57 12s. 3d. for Infantry of the Line.