§ Mr. Roperasked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the total cost of pay in 1976 of Army officers of the rank of lieutenant-colonel and above on leave awaiting -appointment.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownIn the year 1976 there were approximately 1,100 officers in the rank of lieutenant-colonel and above who changed appointments. All officers had leave between appointments, including their normal entitlements to privilege leave, embarkation and disembarkation leave. They also undertook temporary duties when required on boards of inquiry, promotion boards, or language training. An assessment of any remaining period of leave, and of its cost, while these officers were awaiting appointment cannot be calculated without a disproportionate staff effort.