This has interesting repercussions. The cost of living is far higher in the south than in the north; equally those posted in the south-east could claim they are entitled to a “London” or southern allowance.....
Daily Telegraph: Pay in the Armed Forces to be Greater in Scotland
The Armed Forces will be paid more for serving in Scotland, the head of personnel has suggested.
Lt. general Richard Nugee said that soldiers, sailors and airmen will have to be compensated for the higher tax burden north of the border. The MoD is “determined to do something to equalise tax” and make the burden as close in Edinburgh as it is in Westminster, he to.d the public accounts committee.