§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is his policy regarding the provision of information on the work of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body: and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyThe Armed Forces Pay Review Body—AFPRB—is an independent review body and as such it is not my Department's practice to provide information on matters which are the sole responsibility of that body, such as the appointment of consultants. My Department will of course provide information on the work of the AFPRB where such matters fall within our responsibility.