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British Legation, Finland (Staff Salaries)

Oral Answers to Questions — Germany – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 14 July 1947.

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Photo of Mr Luke Teeling Mr Luke Teeling , Brighton 12:00, 14 July 1947

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs which members of the British Legation, Helsinki, and those working under the Minister in Finland have had increases in salary and/or allowances since 1st January, 1947; how many have not had such an increase; and why have they not received such an increase.

Mr. McNeil:

All the official-paid staff working under the Minister who were at the post on 1st January last have been granted increases, with the exception of one officer who had not furnished the report for which he had been asked. The post was visited by inspectors last month, and their recommendations covering all staff are now under examination and will be put into effect shortly.

Photo of Mr Luke Teeling Mr Luke Teeling , Brighton

Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that these increases are satisfactory in view of the recent rise in the cost of living in that country?

Mr. McNeil:

I am glad of the opportunity of saying that I am indebted to the hon. Gentleman for the help and interest which he has given in connection with this question, and I think that our adjustments are rather satisfactory.

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