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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Armed Forces Pay

21 July 2020 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by Ben Wallace Con Wyre and Preston North

Defence

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Armed Forces Pay Review Body recommended a 2% pay increase for Armed Forces personnel.
  • The UK government is implementing the 2% pay rise, effective from April 1, 2020.
  • The pay rise amounts to an annual 643 for the average salary at the Corporal level and 545 for starting officer salaries.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the announcement of a 2% pay increase for Armed Forces personnel, as recommended by the Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB).

Action requested

I am pleased to announce that we are accepting the AFPRB's recommendation in full and implementing the 2% pay rise backdated to April 1, 2020. The increase represents an annual £643 for the average salary at the Corporal level and £545 for starting officer salaries.

Key facts

  • The Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB) recommended a 2% pay rise.
  • The pay award will be implemented in September salaries, backdated to April 1, 2020.
  • The annual increase is £643 for the average salary at Corporal level and £545 for starting officer salaries.
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