§ 6. Mr. Keelingasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs why the remuneration of British officials in Sweden has not been increased to compensate for the alteration in the Swedish rate of exchange.
§ Mr. MayhewIncreases for this purpose are being granted as rapidly as possible, to all sterling paid personnel. Increases have already been granted in a substantial number of cases.
§ Mr. KeelingIs the Under-Secretary aware that the rate was altered to the disadvantage of these officials a good many months ago? Why should they wait so long?
§ Mr. MayhewIn order to make the necessary calculations it is necessary to bear in mind what proportion of their pay and allowances is spent in Sweden, and the making of these calculations, though proceeding as rapidly as possible, has not yet been completed in regard to several senior officials.
§ Mr. Martin LindsayWill the arrangement be retrospective?
§ Mr. MayhewCertainly.