APPENDIX I
Reading edition
Statement of the expenses of the convict jail in Singapore for the years 1862-63 and 1863-64, showing the average cost per prisoner:—
Heads of Expenditure. 1,964 Prisoners in 1862-63.
1,995 Prisoners in 1863-64.
1862-63. 1863-64.
Rations 67,803910 62,901010
Money Allowance 20,938138 19,369143
Total 88,74276 82,270151
Cost per Prisoner 45211 41310
Fixed Establishment 16,09410 11,17315
Cost per Prisoner 831 597
Extra Establishment nil. nil.
Cost per Prisoner " "
Total 16,09410 11,17315
Cost per Prisoner 831 597
Hospital Charges
European Medicines
Bazaar ditto – 472130 454104
Sick Diet
Total 472130 454104
Cost per Prisoner 0310 037½
Clothing, including Blankets and Bedding 8,699146 8,250144
Cost per Prisoner 4611 422
Contingencies 3,23531 4,40753
Cost per Prisoner 1104 234½
Additions, Alterations, and Repairs 100122 5188
Cost per Prisoner 0010 005
Gross Cost of Maintenance 117,34533 106,60871
Gross Cost per Prisoner 591111 5370
The above table gives a fair average of the annual cost of maintenance of each prisoner as taken from the records of the jail.