HC Deb 29 November 1977 vol 940 c187W
Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Defence, further to his answer of 18th November to the hon. Member for Stretford (Mr. Churchill) whether, in selecting potential candidates for commands normally held by group captains, the personal circumstances taken into account include the ability of the person concerned to incur expenses relating to the command which will not be reimbursed.

Mr. Wellbeloved

All relevant personal factors, including finance, can be taken into account.