§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the total sum spent on training for each new recruit in(a) the Army, (b) the RAF and (c) the Navy in each of the past five years. [7619]
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§ Mr. SoamesThe type and amount of training given to new recruits varies between services and, indeed, between trades and specialisations within each service. The information requested in respect of the last five years is not, therefore, held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. The costs of basic training for officers and other ranks for FY 1994–95 in each of the three services are, however, set out in the following details.
Royal Navy:
- Basic Training (Officer): £24,924 per recruit (20 weeks)
- Basic Training (Ratings): £6,534 per recruit (8 weeks).
Army:
- Basic Training (Officer): £17,300 per recruit (42 weeks)
- Basic Training (Soldier): £3,338 per recruit (10 weeks)
Royal Air Force:
- Basic Training (Officer): £15,840 per recruit (24 weeks)
- Basic Training (Airman): £3,056 per recruit (7 weeks).
These figures refer to the cost of training only and do not include such costs as recruits' pay, messing, accommodation and clothing.