Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Friday, 11 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 April 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 28 April 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average level of pay is of British service personnel serving in the Gulf. - No figures. Includes ref to 'Armed Forces Pay Review Body Report' and the 'Senior Salaries Review Body Report', copies in Library.

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the average level of pay is of British service personnel serving in the Gulf. [109551] Mr. Ingram: The pay structure of the United Kingdom armed forces, has incremental scales for every rank and two separate pay spines for non-commissioned personnel, dependent on their trade. Many will also be in receipt of allowances and those personnel with specific skills, for additional pay. An average figure would therefore be misleading. However, rates of pay, additional pay and certain allowances are published annually in the Armed Forces Pay Review Body Report for all ranks up to Brigadier and equivalent, and the Senior Salaries Review Body Report for ranks above Brigadier. Copies of the 2003 Reports can be found in the House of Commons Library.

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