Originally Posted by
Fareastdriver
You will find that the caterers will have a clause in their contract that forbids any other organisation from providing any form of catering on the unit.
How right. It was Senior Officers that approved pay as you dine. Whilst I hold them responsible, for their short sightedness, they only did it because of the increasing moaning coming from some quarters saying they did not want to pay for meals they were not taking. People resented paying for meals 24/7 when they went home for the weekend or off shift. People got what they wanted, then the unintended consequences are realised and not many people like the result.
The selling off of the MOD estates, MQs etc, again approved by those senior officers who cared so deeply. How many of them had to live with the consequences? It is too much to go into to the maintenance contracts and how successful they have been.
Short term gain. Annington homes and Nomura have made an absolute fortune.
Do people really think the Messes are better run with a civilian contract rather than service personnel?
How many of those who were involved with the selling of these assets happen upon jobs with the successful owners?