HC Deb 31 May 1957 vol 571 c55W
69. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Minister of Defence if he will state the weekly cost per head of the various defence Services.

Mr. Sandys

In 1957–58 the weekly cost per head of the population will be Royal Navy 2s. 4d.; Army 3s. 0d.; Royal Air Force 3s. 8d. In addition, military expenditure by the Ministry of Supply costs 1s. 6d. per week.