§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will state the current maximum amount payable per child for boarding school fees to members of Her Majesty's forces serving (a) in the United Kingdom and (b) overseas.
§ Mr. LeeThe current maximum annual rates of boarding school allowance are as follows:
£ First and second child 2,400 Third child 2,850 Fourth and each additional child 2,970 The rate is the same irrespective of whether the individual is serving in the United Kingdom or overseas. The allowance is taxable for those serving in the United Kingdom and is therefore grossed up on an individual basis for tax purposes.