HC Deb 27 October 1955 vol 545 c55W
103. Mr. Allaun

asked the Minister of Defence the present total annual cost to the nation of maintaining Britain's National Service men.

Mr. Selwyn Lloyd

The cost of National Service men, including the cost of the call-up, is running at about £103 million a year. This includes pay, allowances, rations, clothing, personal equipment, accommodation, medical services and travel.