HC Deb 22 October 1968 vol 770 c266W
74. Mr. Bryant Godman Irvine

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what review of educational allowances to members of Her Majesty's Overseas Civil Service has been made since devaluation.

Mr. Prentice

All allowances for children being educated at schools in countries which did not devalue have been adjusted to take account of the devaluation of sterling.

Mr. Bryant Godman Irvine

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what steps he is proposing to take to ensure that where compensation payments are made, members of Her Majesty's Overseas Civil Service do not suffer as a result of devaluation.

Mr. Prentice

None, since the provisions of the Compensation Orders in Council and of the Public Officers Agreements ensure that the sterling level of compensation payments is not affected by devaluation.