HC Deb 19 March 1913 vol 50 c1023
22. Mr. HOHLER

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that officers serving in the Army in South Africa do not receive the same increase of pay as those serving in India, and inasmuch as the cost of living while serving in South Africa is higher than that in India, he can see his way to bring the rate of pay in South Africa on an equality with that enjoyed by officers when serving in India?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Harold Baker)

The pay for the Home and Colonial establishment of the Army is the same at all stations. Special allowances are made in view of the extra cost of living in South Africa.

Sir J. D. REES

Is not the climate of South Africa somewhat better than that of India?

Mr. BAKER

It is a question of the cost of living.