§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many students are expected to enter the Army foundation college in the first five years; and what will be the cost per student. [19105]
§ Mr. SoamesDuring the first year of operation, commencing in September 1998, 600 students are expected to enter the college, with the annual intake rising to a planned total of some 1,300 students in the year from September 2000. As the college is the subject of a private finance initiative proposal, its running costs will depend on the outcome of the PFI process. In addition, each student will be paid a salary of between £105 to £168 per week, according to age.