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National Security Capability Review
Monday 15th January 2018

(6 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Tobias Ellwood Portrait Mr Ellwood
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No one else is stepping forward, so I will jump in.

Jo Platt Portrait Jo Platt (Leigh) (Lab/Co-op)
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14. What assessment he has made of the effect of delays to the 2018-19 pay negotiations on retention in the armed forces.

Ellie Reeves Portrait Ellie Reeves (Lewisham West and Penge) (Lab)
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21. What assessment he has made of the effect of delays to the 2018-19 pay negotiations on retention in the armed forces.

Tobias Ellwood Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (Mr Tobias Ellwood)
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As the House is aware, pay rates are recommended by the independent Armed Forces Pay Review Body, and by the Senior Salaries Review Body for the most senior officers. The next set of recommendations are expected in the spring.

Jo Platt Portrait Jo Platt
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Does the Minister share my concern that all three services are running below strength and that the delay in lifting the armed forces pay cap and in prioritising recruitment will only exacerbate the problem?

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