HC Deb 13 May 1982 vol 23 c300W
Mr. Prescott

asked the Secretary of State for Defence, what is (a) the average total earnings and (b) the average basic pay of an ordinary seaman in the Royal Navy.

Mr. Blaker

The average gross basic pay of an ordinary seaman in the Royal Navy is £4,610 per annum at April 1982 pay rates.

The average taxable earnings of an ordinary seaman at April 1982 pay rates would be in the region of £4,700 per annum.