HC Deb 06 December 1955 vol 547 cc46-7W
116. Mr. Zilliacus

asked the Minister of Defence the approximate amount spent annually on wages, salaries, and allowances of men and women in the Forces and their dependants

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

It is estimated that for the financial year 1955–56 the pay and allowances of the Armed Forces will amount to about £272 million.