§ Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the rates of pay of civilians employed at the Simonstown base.
§ Mr. Frank JuddThe Ministry of Defence employs 14 locally engaged civilians on the staff of the Senior British Naval Officer South Africa in Simonstown. The rates of pay are as follows:
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Rand per annum 3 Clerks Grade A 2,484–4,788 1 Clerk Grade B 2,028–3,468 1 Temporary Typist 2,028–3,468 1 Charge-hand Driver 3,024–3,504 2 Skilled Labourers (Grade 2) 1,236–2,004 5 Skilled Labourers (ungraded) 1,236–1,932 1 Driver 2,910 the importance of the Hydrographic Service in support of the national economy is fully recognised, but as the service is being examined as part of the Defence Review I cannot, at this stage, add to the information already given to the House.