§ Mr. Goodhartasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish in the Official Report the gross weekly rates of pay before tax currently applicable in the Armed Forces of each of the member States of the North Atlantic Alliance in respect of volunteer forces of the ranks (a) private, (b) staff sergeant and (c) lieutenant, indicating where appropriate the length of the standard working week and whether any overtime payments are made.
§ Mr. MulleyI regret that in the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested. I shall publish a reply in theOfficial Report as soon as possible.