HC Deb 20 March 1930 vol 236 cc2111-2W
Sir B. FALLE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what the average cost per head per day was to victual ratings under the general messing system in ships and establishments at home for the year 1st January to 31st December, 1929?

Mr. AMMON

The average cost per head for food was 1s. 4d. a day, for the period referred to.

Sir B. FALLE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty the total amount spent by accountant officers in charge of general messing in all ships and establishments at home for the year 1st January, 1929, to 31st December, 1929, with the Navy, Army, and Air Force Institutes and private traders, respectively?

Mr. AMMON

The amounts are as follow:

£
Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes 177,700.
Private Traders 91,200.