§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what is the cost per head to the nation of keeping each officer, each petty officer, and each rating in His Majesty's Navy?
Mr. DAVIDSONThe average cost of pay and allowances of each officer, each petty officer, and each rating is approximately £475, £194, and £101, respectively. Other charges, such as victualling, medical, travelling, etc., average approximately £60 in each case: The figures given do not cover liability in respect of retired pay and pension, and as the bulk of the officers and men normally live in His Majesty's ships, nothing is included for accommodation.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the Secretary of State for Air what is the cost per head to the nation of keeping each officer, each non-commissioned officer, and each airman in His Majesty's Air Force?
§ Sir S. HOARETo quote a flat rate of cost per officer, per non-commissioned officer and per airman would be difficult and misleading. The cost varies not only with the particular rank or grading within each of these classes, but also with other factors, such as whether the individual is serving at home or abroad, whether he is married or single, and whether he draws cash allowances or is provided with quarters, rations, etc. in kind. The hon. and gallant Member will find in Appendix 3 to the current Air Estimates details of the daily and yearly rates of pay of officers, non-commissioned officers and airmen serving at home, and I hope that these will be sufficient for his purpose.