Armed Forces: Pay
(asked on 26th November 2015) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what timetable he has set for phasing out the commitment bonus for members of the armed forces.
This question was answered on 1st December 2015
Commitment Bonuses are being phased out over the next five years as there is insufficient evidence they significantly influence retention in the Armed Forces.
In Financial Year 2014-15 approximately 14,000 Service personnel claimed a Commitment Bonus payment. Eligibility for Commitment Bonuses ceases with effect from 1April 2021, providing eligible Other Ranks with the opportunity to claim any payments they might have already included in their financial plans.