HC Deb 13 March 1923 vol 161 cc1266-7
65. Lieut.-Colonel J. HODGE

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office what is the total amount per annum of the pay and allowances received by a lieutenant-paymaster holding a regular commission in the Royal Army Pay Department whilst stationed at home?

Lieut.-Colonel JACKSON

The total amount per annum of the pay and allowances of a. lieutenant and paymaster stationed at home is £468 (single) and £534 (married).

Lieut.-Colonel HODGE

Is the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that the average pay in a City of London office to-day for a duly qualified chartered accountant is £250 per annum, and has he considered, in the interests of his Department, that Commissions in the Royal Army Pay Corps should be given only to men qualified in view of the high salary given?

Major MALONE

Is the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that the hon. and gallant Member who has just put the question was himself on officer in the Army Pay Corps?

Lieut.-Colonel HODGE

What on earth has that got to do with the question?

Mr. SPEAKER

Perhaps that question had better be put to the hon. and gallant Gentleman (Major Malone) outside the House.