§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence how much he pays to the proprietor of the Upland Goose hotel for the daily maintenance of pilots of Phantoms and other key individuals under strain; and what representations have been made about the standard of meals, the daily diet allowance and the withholding of paid-for food from the pilots.
§ Mr. WigginHercules crews operating the Ascension-Falklands route are accommodated at the Upland Goose hotel at £14 per man for bed and breakfast and between £3 and £4 per meal for lunch and dinner.
I am not aware of any representations. I understand that there were some supply problems immediately after the conflict but the crews accommodated these and are now generally well satisfied with the service provided.