HC Deb 18 April 1988 vol 131 c333W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will review arrangements for the establishment and regulation of drinking clubs on Royal Air Force bases including the admission of civilian personnel.

Mr. Freeman

Bar facilities are limited to the provision of officers' messes, sergeants' messes, junior ranks' clubs and in certain cases civilian canteens. These are well regulated and arrangements are kept under local review. The admission of civilian personnel to service facilities is only by invitation and is subject to strict control of local commanders.