HC Deb 09 May 1995 vol 259 cc404-5W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what redundancy or other compensation payments are available to members of the Auxiliary Air Force whose contracts were terminated as part of "Options for Change" in April 1994. [22768]

Mr. Menzies-Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what redundancy or other payments will be made to members of the Auxiliary Air Force whose contracts were terminated as part of "Options for Change" in April 1994. [23332]

Mr. Soames

There is no provision in the regulations for the Royal Auxiliary Air Force to make redundancy or other compensation payments to those who are discharged on the disbandment of their unit.

Mr. Menzies-Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the employment status of members of the Auxiliary Air Force who were employed on various bases up until April 1994, and whose contracts were terminated as part of "Options for Change". [22767]

Mr. Soames

All those who served with the two Royal Auxiliary Air Force units which disbanded on 18 April last year were volunteer members of that force.