§ 75 and 76. Wing Commander Hulbertasked the Secretary of State for War (1) what overseas allowances troops in Korea receive; and how these compare with similar allowances to troops in Hong Kong;
(2) what overseas allowances are lost by troops proceeding from Hong Kong to Korea.
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§ Mr. HeadNo local overseas allowance is paid to troops in Korea. The rates of local overseas allowance for troops in Hong Kong were included in the statement which I circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT on 29th April this year. Troops posted from Hong Kong to Korea cease to draw the Hong Kong rate of allowance when they leave. Families left in Hong Kong receive local overseas allowance until a passage home is available for them.
§ 79. Wing Commander Hulbertasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that the pay of British troops serving in Korea compares unfavourably with that of other United Nations forces; and if he will adjust this anomaly.
§ Mr. HeadI would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply I gave to Questions on this subject on 5th February.