§ Mr. ProsserTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects to respond to the submission made by the Ministry of Defence on behalf of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in respect of the current annual pay review for its seagoing officers and ratings. [121363]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithI have just done so.
§ Mr. ProsserTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will ensure that future submissions made by the Ministry of Defence on behalf of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in respect of annual pay reviews will be responded to in time for the annual pay negotiations to be concluded by the agreed anniversary date. [121364]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithOur aim is to respond within three weeks of receipt, unless additional information is required.