HC Deb 17 March 1978 vol 946 c354W
Mr. Banks

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is satisfied that proper levels have been chosen when fixing the entitlement to free conveyance of baggage of Service men by weight and volume, in the light of the fact that rates for excess weight and volume have been increased by 174 per cent. and 189 per cent, and the free amounts have remained unaltered since 1948, and that the pay of Service men continues to be governed by Government restraint.

Dr. Gilbert

No. This is one of a number of areas in which I hope to see improvements made as soon as pay policy permits.

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