asked the Minister for Defence if he will state in respect of a private in the Defence Forces (1) the weekly cost of his food and (2) the annual cost of his clothing.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Defence Forces: Cost of Food and Clothing.
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(1) The weekly cost of food for a soldier is £1 5s. 3d.
(2) The annual cost of clothing a private has been calculated to be £24 19s. 4d.