HC Deb 04 May 1977 vol 931 c196W
Mr. George Cunningham

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the maximum amount available to a member of the Diplomatic Service as interest-free loan to buy a car on being posted abroad.

Mr. Tomlinson

The maximum loan at present available is £2,304, for which only officers in Grade 6 (First Secretary) and above qualify. Lower maxima apply to officers in Grade 7 (Second Secretary) and below.