HC Deb 19 February 1973 vol 851 c39W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his estimate of the total cost of training a recruit for service in the Metropolitan Police force; and how lie computes the cost.

Mr. Carlisle

£465. This includes the cost of accommodation and food for recruits and staff, the pay of instructional and administrative staff and other miscellaneous costs, but excludes recruits' pay.