§ 36. Rear-Admiral Morgan-Gilesasked the Secretary of State for Defence what further consideration he has given, since the debate on 16th June, to the level of pay in the Armed Forces; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MulleyAs I told the House on 16th June 1977, the recent Service pay award was the highest which could be made under the current pay policy; and under the pay policy the new levels of charges could not be abated without decreasing the maximum permissible pay increase. I also said during the debate I would ensure that the Services' needs are fully represented in the shaping of future national pay arrangements. I have nothing to add.