HC Deb 11 February 1941 vol 368 c1204
19. Mr. G. Strauss

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the Public Relations Officer of the War Office is a military or a civil appointment; and whether he will give the House the status and remuneration of the present occupant?

Captain Margesson

The appointment is a military appointment. The present holder is a colonel and is receiving the pay and allowances of a colonel serving at the War Office. These approximate in his case to £1,200 a year.

Mr. Strauss

May we take it that there has been no change in status as a result of the new occupancy?

Captain Margesson

None whatever.