HC Deb 16 November 1960 vol 630 c33W
Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Minister of Defence if he will state the pay of a National Service man compared with that of a Regular Army private; and if he will consider increasing the former.

Mr. Watkinson

The range of pay for a National Service private is from 5s. 0d. to 13s. 0d. a day. The equivalent range for a Regular soldier is 12s. 6d. to 19s. 6d. a day. As regards increasing the pay of a National Service man I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave him at Question Time this afternoon.