§ Mr. Bryant Godman Irvineasked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the cost to public funds of the short courses arranged at universities and any other assistance given to Royal Air Force candidates for the qualifying examination for the Staff College in the period of 12 months prior to the establishment of the Individual Studies School, Bracknell, Berkshire and what was the cost to public funds of the Individual Studies School at Bracknell for the last convenient period of 12 months.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesFor the period 1st January, 1965 to 31st December, 1965, the cost o public funds of the university courses arranged for Royal Air Force118W candidates for certain parts of the qualifying examination for the Staff College was approximately £51,700, of which some £42,000 represented the cost of the pay, allowances and travelling expenses of the officers detached to these courses. For the 12 months ending 31st October, 1967, the cost of the Individual Studies School was £45,000. In addition to preparing officers for entry to the Staff College, this school also prepares officers for staff appointments and will ultimately provide the basis of selection for the Staff College.