HC Deb 31 January 1940 vol 356 c1123
20. Mr. Parker

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what are the prevailing rates of pay and allowances for women officers, including payments for lodging,

— If provided with accommodation and food. If not provided with accommodation and food. Allowances for
Lodging. Provisions.
Superintendent … … £500 a year £400 a year £80 a year £47 9s. a year
Chief Officer … … £350 a year £260 a year £80 a year £47 9S. a year
First Officer … … £200 a year £130 a year £80 a year £47 9s a year
Second Officer … … £150 a year £110 a year £60 a year £47 9s. a year
Third Officer … … £130 a year £75 a year £60 a year £47 9s. a year

No allowances are payable for fuel and light, servants or camp kit.

Officers of the W.R.N.S. come under the same regulations as naval officers as regards travelling expenses and when absent on duty receive subsistence allowance as follows:

— Absent a night or 24 hours. Absent 9 hours and not absent one night. Above 5 but under 9 hours.
£ s. d. s. d. s. d.
Superintendants 1 5 0 12 6 5 0
Chief Officers 18 9 9 4 3 9
First Officers
Second Officers 15 0 6 3 2 6
Third Officers

Previous to 18th January, 1940, the following rates of pay were in force:

Superintendent £365 a year.
Chief Officer £275 a year.
First Officer £240 a year.
Second Officer £210 a year.
These rates were subject to a deduction of £75 a year for hoard, lodging, laundry, fuel and light in the case of officers provided with accommodation.