Private Soldier (Cost)

HC Deb 18 July 1995 vol 263 cc1179-80W

Mr. Byers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the average annual cost, excluding wages and wage on-costs, of maintaining a private in the army. [34810]

Mr. Soames

Based on current capitation rates, the average annual cost, excluding wages and wages on-costs, of maintaining a private in the Army in £14,019.