§ Mr. Kershawasked the Minister of Overseas Development how many British Government officials have been seconded to service in Tanzania; whether he is satisfied that their pay and pensions are adequately provided for; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. OramSix British Government officials selected for appointment by the Ministry of Overseas Development are354W at present serving on secondment to the Government of Tanzania.
This number does not include officials seconded to the East African Common Services Organisation who may be serving in Tanzania nor officials whose secondments have been arranged by the Crown Agents for Oversea Governments and Administrations, in respect of whom details are not readily available.
The emoluments of seconded British officials are paid directly to them by the British Government through their parent Departments and, while overseas, they remain pensionable under the United Kingdom Superannuation Act.
If the hon. Member is aware of any case of possible inadequacy in the provision of pay or pension, I will gladly have it investigated.