asked the Minister for Defence if he will state, in respect of food alone, the cost of maintaining a private in the National Army (a) at present, and (b) in 1939.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Soldiers: Cost of Maintenance.
The daily cost of the standard ration at present is 3/1. The daily cost of the standard ration in 1939 was 1/3.