§ Mr. FatchettTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 25 April,Official Report, columns 491–94, what was the total amount paid in allowances in 1993–94 and 1994–95; and if he will set out the occasions during the last 10 years when the allowances have been revised. [22189]
§ Mr. Soames[holding answer 2 May 1995]: The total amount paid in allowances to attaches and advisers in 1993–94 and 1994–95 was £3,946,000 and £3,491,000 respectively. These totals include cost of living and related allowances—which are paid to all personnel serving overseas—as well as those allowances which are related to the particular post. Allowances are reviewed at regular monthly intervals, except for representational attachment allowance which is assessed annually.