HC Deb 05 October 1939 vol 351 cc2097-8W
Brigadier-General Spears

asked the Secretary of State for War what are the rates of pay of the rank and file in the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service, and how these compare with rates of pay of privates in the expeditionary force?

Sir V. Warrender

For women who have undertaken the general service obligation, the rates of pay of the rank and file of the Auxiliary Territorial Service begin at is. 4d. a day, which is two-thirds of the pay of a private, and rise to 3s. 10d., the pay of a sub-leader (corresponding to corporal) who has passed a trade test. A few women enrolled in peace to serve only while living at home receive is. a day. The rates quoted are exclusive of allowances.