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<p>The British Army conducts recruiting activities in partnership with Capita under
the Recruiting Partnership Programme, whereas the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force
deliver recruitment in house. The below table therefore represents the cost to the
Army only.</p><p> </p><p>The cost of processing application forms is not captured
as a separate activity under the Army Recruiting Contract with Capita, but within
the overall cost of recruiting. Recruiting costs are covered by a combination of the
Service Management Charge and the Recruitment charge. The latter charge alters depending
upon the volume of recruiting demand in a particular year, whereas the former is a
fixed charge not dependant on demand volumes. Additionally, there are costs relating
to medical assessment activities included.</p><p> </p><p>The table below shows the
costs over the last three financial years:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Financial
Year</p></td><td><p>Cost</p></td><td><p>Comments</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020-21</p></td><td><p>£43.57
million</p></td><td rowspan="3"><p>Figures include the Service Management Charge,
Recruitment Charge and medical assessment costs</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021-22</p></td><td><p>£40.29
million</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022-23</p></td><td><p>£42.65 million</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>
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