§ 65. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what amount will have been spent on an advisory police mission to Vietnam up to 31st December, 1966; how many men it now consists of; and what are their individual salaries.
§ Mr. PadleyThe estimated cost during the current financial year up to 31st December is £34,500. The Mission consists of seven officers: the salary of the senior is £2,682 and that of the others £2,544. All officers also receive allowances varying between £1,200 and £2,200 according to individual circumstances. The United States, with our concurrence, give an equalisation allowance designed to bring total emoluments into line with those enjoyed by comparable American civilian experts.
§ 77. Mr. Goodhartasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what increased aid will be sent to South Vietnam by Her Majesty's Government 185W following the request of the United States Secretary of State at the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Council meeting.
§ Mr. George BrownI have nothing to add to the reply given to the right hon. Gentleman on 24th November.—[Vol. 736, c. 1569.]