§ Mr. Stoddartasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will now correct the reply to a supplementary question to the hon. Member for Swindon concerning police pay, Official Report, 17th July, column 41.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesI am sorry that the figures I gave related to a constable in the provinces, rather than in London. From 1st September 1978, a constable in London with 15 years' service will be getting £5,453 a year in basic pay and London allowances. If he is not provided with free accommodation, he will also receive a tax-free allowance of up to £1,172 a year, which represents £1,775 grossed up. Average overtime earnings, at the present level of overtime, would amount to £1,538. Grossed up, his earnings including overtime would amount to £8,766 a year.