Brigadier Clarkeasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he will make Local Overseas Allowance available for officers and naval ratings serving in Her Majesty's ships in Korean waters.
§ Commander NobleNo. Local Overseas Allowance is paid to compensate for the higher cost of living on shore in certain places abroad. Those serving in Her Majesty's ships in Korean waters are in the same position in this particular respect as all sailors serving afloat.