§ Mr. ASHLEYasked the Under-Secretary of State for War if he will state what extra daily pay is granted to officers who join the air battalion?
§ Colonel SEELYOfficers other than of the Royal Engineers who are selected for duty with the air battalion, draw extra pay under Article 187 of the Royal Warrant for Pay, etc.—namely, subalterns 4s. a day; captains 6s. a day; and majors, it any, 9s. a day.
§ Mr. ASHLEYCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether officers connected with the Engineers draw extra pay?
§ Colonel SEELYThey do not draw anything extra.
§ Mr. ASHLEYShould they not receive extra pay for risking their lives?
§ Colonel SEELYWell, some people risk their lives like the Leader of the Opposition, and get nothing. I fully admit that this is not a final arrangement. It was an arrangement which was made when the matter was in its infancy. I quite admit that it is not adequate remuneration.