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Debate between Julian Brazier and Jim Cunningham
Monday 18th January 2016
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Mr Brazier
Yes, it does. It was a huge privilege to be there for what was actually the re-inauguration of reserve paratroopers in Rugby, and, even more so, to have the opportunity to meet an Arnhem veteran there.
Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South) (Lab)
17. What impact have the changes to allowances and pay had on the reserves—and more importantly, on the regular forces?
Mr Brazier
The largest changes in pay have actually been to reservists, where we have introduced holiday pay for the first time. We have also introduced a pension for the first time; it was previously only available to those who mobilised. I think it is fair to say that the changes in the regular pay arrangements, which are basically a simplification, have also gone down well.