HC Deb 15 August 1940 vol 364 c976W
Mr. De la Bère

asked the Secretary of State for War what are the full emoluments of a field marshal in the British Army; and whether, in that rank, he is invariably considered to be on the active list, and paid accordingly?

Mr. Eden

A field marshal in the British Army remains on the active list of the Army for life. When unemployed, he draws half pay at the rate of £1,629 a year. If employed, he draws the regulated Army emoluments of the appointment he fills.