HC Deb 14 January 1976 vol 903 c152W
52. Sir G. Sinclair

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will take steps to adjust the pay and conditions of service of members of the Diplomatic Service while serving abroad in view of their exposure to recently increased threats such as terrorist action or kidnapping.

Mr. Ennals

Although it is true that members of the Diplomatic Service are increasingly exposed to threats of terrorism and kidnapping, I do not think that an adjustment in their pay or conditions of service to take account of these difficulties is necessary at this time. Arrangements exist to assist those officers or their dependants who suffer as a result of terrorism or kidnapping.