asked the Minister for Defence if he will give details of the extra allowances paid to the Army personnel who were engaged recently in snow clearing etc. operations and when the allowances will be paid.

As already announced, Defence Forces personnel who were engaged on relief operations and road clearance following the recent blizzard are being paid, in addition to their normal pay and allowances, a special allowance of £9.50 per day. Payment will be made at an early date.