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Written question asked by David Jamieson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 13 December 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Friday, 13 December 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
If he will list the total number of (a) officer ranked personnel and (b) other ranked personnel currently serving in Her Majesty's armed forces whose children benefit from the service children's boarding school allowance. - Figures given.
Answer

Mr. Jamieson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the total number of (a) officer ranked personnel and (b) other ranked personnel currently serving in Her Majesty's armed forces whose children benefit from the service children's boarding school allowance. [8946] Mr. Soames: The total average number of officers whose children benefited from boarding school allowance in the academic year 1995-96 was 4,340; the number of other ranks for the same period was 2,525. Detailed statistics for the current term can be obtained only at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8946; 287 c370W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Armed forces Boarding schools Dependants Education Officers