§ Rev. Ian PaisleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will consider providing financial compensation for Ministry of Defence employees working in Northern Ireland similar to that provided for civilians working in a temporary capacity at Ministry of Defence locations in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleMinistry of Defence civilian staff based temporarily in Northern Ireland receive allowances designed to reimburse the additional costs incurred as a result of living away from their normal place of residence. It would not be appropriate to make similar payments to staff permanently resident in Northern Ireland who do not have similar financial commitments.