The big problem with the current system is that some people eat 21 meals a week and some do not eat in the Mess. However, they both pay the same food charge. If we go to a mess where the take-up is low we get fabulous meals. If we go to somewhere like RAF Saxa Vord, where the take-up is high, the standard is not so good.
The next problem is the lack of investment in the infrastructure of our Junior Ranks Faciliities, they are falling apart. If you look at RAF Leuchars (the STC PAYD Trial Site) there is a complete new facility with Bowl, Bar, Restaurant, Cafe etc. The sort of facilities you would frequent if you went down town. The option on whether personnel eat there is up to them, if the quality is not good enough, or the price is not low enough, there will not be the custom. Early indications are that it is a good thing!
Last edited by SteveStephens; 11th Aug 2004 at 20:46.