HC Deb 17 January 1945 vol 407 c153
35. Mr. Stokes

asked the Secretary of State for Air, whether, in view of the fact that the present salary and expenses of the Director-General of the B.O.A.C. have now been stated, he will say what the salary and expenses, respectively, were for each year since his appointment.

Sir A. Sinclair

I am informed by the Corporation that they fixed the present salary of the Director-General at the time of his appointment. i.e. in May, 1943, and that it has not been varied since. The amount of his expense allowance has likewise not been varied in respect of service at home. Between June and October, 1943, a slightly higher rate was authorised by the Corporation in respect of service abroad, since when there has been no variation.

Mr. Stokes

Are we to understand that the expenses allowance of £1,000 a year is a purely personal matter while serving at home?

Sir A. Sinclair

I think my answer is quite plain. There is no trap or trick about it. He receives a salary of £5,000 a year and the allowance of £1,000 a year has not been varied since October, 1943. I am asked about a variation. The only slight variation occurred between June and October, 1943, in respect of foreign travel.