Originally Posted by
Private jet
We all live in our own era, and welcome to the era you are living in.
My concern is that little bald man with glasses. How does a greengrocer become a fine dining "expert"? has he got something on someone at the BBC?
I'm old enough that remember the RAF before the introduction of Pay As You Dine. Back when the RAF looked after its guys and girls, it was one of the perks back then that helped with morale and retention.
I'm yet to meet any Serviceman who is happy with PAYD. A few years ago there were news articles about young Soldiers suffering from malnutrition.