HC Deb 29 July 1954 vol 531 cc106-7W
115. Mr. R. Harris

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Defence why no announcement has yet been made on increases in pay for chaplains in view of promises previously made that an announcement would be made soon after Whitsun.

Mr. Leather

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Defence if

FORCES CHAPLAINS
DAILY PAY RATES
All three Services Present rate New rate
s. d. s. d.
After 4 years … … … … … 32 6 36 6
After 6 years … … … … … 35 0 39 0
After 8 years … … … … … 37 6 42 6
After 10 years … … … … … 40 0 45 0
After 12 years … … … … … 42 6 47 6
After 14 years … … … … … 45 0 50 0
After 16 years … … … … … 47 6 52 6
Navy and R.A.F. Army Present Rate New Rate
s. d. s. d.
After 18 years Chaplain 2nd Class 52 6 57 6
After 20 years Chaplain after 2 years 55 0 61 0
After 22 years Chaplain after 4 years 57 6 63 6
After 24 years Chaplain 1st Class 60 0 66 0
After 26 years Chaplain after 2 years 62 6 68 6
Chaplain 1st Class after 4 years 65 0 71 0
Principal Chaplain (R.A.F. only) Deputy Chaplain General 67 6 73 6
Chaplain of the Fleet; Chaplain-in-Chief (R.A.F.). Chaplain General 77 6 84 6