§ 66. Mr. Adamson(forMr. W. H. Green) asked the Secretary of State for War what percentage of messengers in the War Office Department have become established and so eligible for pensions during the last 10 years; and what is the average age upon which they became established?
§ Sir V. WarrenderThe answer to the first part of the question is "7 per cent." and to the second "43 years 4 months."
§ 67. Mr. Adamson(forMr. Green) asked the Secretary of State for War the rates of pay of ex-Service men employed in the War Office Department as messengers; how they are graded for increases by annual increments; and whether a maximum rate is fixed over which no additional increase is paid?
§ Sir V. WarrenderAs the answer is long I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the answer:
War Office, Headquarters:Established Messengers: £145 a year rising by annual increments of £7 10s. to a maximum of £190 a year.Unestahlished Messengers: 47s. 6d. a week, rising by annual increments of 1s. 6d. a week to a maximum of 55s. 6d. a week.
§ War Department establishments generally in the London Area.—As for unestablished messengers in the War Office.
§ Provincial Offices.—Varying initial rates of 40s. 2d. to 49s. 5d. a week with one increase of 3s. 1d. a week to a maximum of 43s. 3d. to 52s. 6d. a week according to station.
§ Industrial establishments as distinct from Offices.—Messengers are paid at the rate authorised for unskilled labour in the particular establishment. They are eligible for one increment, the resultant maximum rates varying, according to station and service, between 425. and 54s. a week.