HC Deb 15 June 1979 vol 968 cc329-30W
Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if it is his intention to pay overseas allowances to officers and ratings in Her Majesty's ships forming part of the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance Standing Naval Force to cover their extra cost of living whilst in foreign ports.

Mr. Speed

Seagoing local overseas allowance is paid to officers and ratings in all Her Majesty's ships when they visit foreign ports outside North-West Europe. The question of payment of the allowance for visits to foreign ports in North-West Europe is at present under consideration, and a decision is expected shortly.

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