§ Mr. KeetchTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how the pay and conditions offered to members of the reserve forces differs from those offered to members of the regular forces; and if he will make a statement. [134917]
§ Mr. CaplinWhen called out for full-time service, reservists receive the same rates of pay and are generally entitled to the same allowances as their regular counterparts. However, unlike regular soldiers, reservists may also claim financial assistance if their civilian earnings are greater than their military pay. They are also entitled to a tax-free call-out gratuity of £420.
325WWhen called-out, reservists are paid the full 13 per cent. X-factor (training pay only includes 5 per cent. X-factor). The X-factor takes account of the relative disadvantages of conditions of service experienced by members of the armed forces compared with those in civilian life.