§ Lieut.-Colonel Acland-Troyteasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that there is a serious shortage of basic slag in the counties of Devon and Cornwall; and whether he will take steps to improve the supply of this important fertiliser.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsI am aware that the supply of basic slag in Devon and Cornwall is insufficient to meet the full demand for this fertiliser, but arrangements have already been made for additional consignments to be sent within the next two or three weeks for distribution in these coun-
— Navy. Army. R.A.F. Executive Branch. Regimental Officers. General Duties Branch. Pay per diem. Pay per diem. Pay per diem. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Lieutenant-Commander … … 1 5 2* Major … … 1 8 6 Squadron-Leader … … 1 10 10 Commander … … 1 14 2* Lieutenant-Colonel … … 2 3 0 Wing-Commander … … 1 16 2 Captain, R.N. … … 2 12 4 Colonel … … 2 9 10 Group Captain … … 2 9 10 * Lieutenant-Commanders and Commanders when appointed for flying duties receive 6s. and 3s. 6d. a day Flying pay in addition. Explanations for the differences in the rates for the three Services were given in my reply to the hon. and gallant Member on 16th June, 1938 (HANSARD, column 408).