§ Mr. Clark Hutchisonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1) if, in view of the devaluation of the £ sterling and the alteration of exchange rates, he will adjust salaries and allowances of those in the Foreign Service serving overseas; and when:
(2) what difference in salary and allowances he calculates the devaluation of the £ sterling will have on the emoluments of officers in the High Commissions and other officers under his control; and what action he proposes to take to mitigate hardship on these officers.
§ Mr. William RodgersI have been asked to reply.
The emoluments of Diplomatic Service personnel serving overseas are being reviewed as a matter of urgency.