HC Deb 11 March 1925 vol 181 c1293
3. Captain CROOKSHANK

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the total sum of pay and allowances which would be payable respectively to an Ambassador and to a Minister accredited to Turkey?

Mr. McNEILL

The salaries payable to Ambassadors and Ministers (at whatsoever posts they may be) are £2,500 and £2,000, respectively. The allowance for "frais de représentation" payable to His Majesty's representative at Constantinople is £5,000 a year. It is not at present intended to make any increase in this allowance on the appointment of an Ambassador.

Sir HENRY COWAN

Is it not the fact that Turkey has made good her claim to be a great Power, and ought we not to be represented by an Ambassador, with the full rights attaching to that office?

Mr. McNEILL

We are represented by an Ambassador.

Sir FREDRIC WISE

When is the appointment likely to be made?

Mr. McNEILL

What appointment?

Sir F. WISE

The appointment of Ambassador.

Mr. McNEILL

It has been made.

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