HC Deb 12 March 1956 vol 550 c13W
Miss Vickers

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty the total cost to the naval Vote of the Royal Marine Corps.

Mr. Ward

The direct cost of the personnel of the Royal Marine Corps, including pay and allowances, victualling, clothing, medical attention and travel, is estimated at approximately £6 million per annum on the basis of provision made in Navy Estimates, 1956–57.