HC Deb 25 October 1949 vol 468 c113W
33. Mr. Low

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will give an assurance that, in sending units and drafts to Hong Kong, his Department is respecting the entity of regiments, and that everything possible is being done to avoid cross-posting.

Mr. Shinwell

Yes. Infantry drafts posted overseas go to a nominated regiment in their own infantry group. Drafts of other arms are posted overseas only to their own regiment or corps. The only

Rank 1st January, 1928 1st January, 1949
Section Section
A B D A B D
s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d.
Private and Lance-Corporal … 1 6 1 0 1 0 1 6 1 0 1 0
Corporal … 1 6 1 0 1 0 1 9 1 3 1 3
Sergeant and above … 1 6 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 6 1 6