HC Deb 13 February 1951 vol 484 cc44-5W
93. Major Beamish

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the weekly rate of pay and allowances, shown separately, of a typical major, captain, lieutenant, second lieutenant, company sergeant major, sergeant, corporal and private of an infantry regiment serving in Hong Kong; what would be the rates of pay if such persons were on active service in Korea; and whether he is satisfied that the active service rates are commensurate with the responsibilities, risks and discomforts involved.

Mr. M. Stewart

The rates of pay and marriage allowance for officers and other ranks are shown in the White Paper on Service Emoluments, Cmd. 8027. In addition, officers and other ranks in Hong Kong receive the local overseas allowance shown in my right hon. Friend's reply to the hon. and gallant Member on 6th February. There are no special rates of pay for active service and my right hon. Friend is satisfied that the present rates of pay are adequate.