Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total cost of running the Combat Infantryman's Course (Phase 1 and 2 training) at ITC Catterick including trainee salaries and associated costs was in the most recent year for which figures are available.

I refer the hon. Member to the answer My hon. Friend the Minister of State for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans (Anna Soubry) gave to the hon. Member for Bridgend (Madeleine Moon) on 23 June 2014, (Official Report, column 88W). In addition, the annual salary for new entrants is £14,492 rising to £17,945 on completion of Phase 1 training in 2014-15. The number of trainees may vary each year.