HC Deb 10 May 1978 vol 949 cc518-9W
Mr. Churchill

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the 13 per cent. increase in Forces' pay announced by the Prime Minister is calculated on the Service man's gross wage or on his basic pay; and, in the case of the latter, what percentage increase this represents in overall gross weekly pay.

Mr. Mulley

The 13 per cent. increase was calculated on the total earnings provision, including both basic pay and additional pay. Not all forms of additional pay were increased, however, and, as the Prime Minister's statement made clear, the actual percentage increases in gross weekly pay also varied from rank to rank as progress was made towards the restoration of differentials in the military salary.

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