§ Mr. Popplewellasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what were the average tax-free rental allowances granted during 1956 to members of the Foreign Service serving in Paris of the ranks of third secretary, second secretary, first secretary, counsellor and minister, for married and unmarried staff, respectively.
§ Mr. Ian HarveyThe average rent allowances in issue during 1956, expressed in £ sterling per annum, were as follows:
Rank £ per annum 3rd Secretary: Married … … … … 856 Single … … … … 734 2nd Secretary: Married … … … … 828 Single … … … … 528 1st Secretary: Married … … … … 1,263 Single … … … … 1,028 Counsellor: Married … … … … 1,439 Single … … … … — Minister: Married … … … … 1,788 Single … … … … —