Lightningmate
Not arguing with the fact that blue suits have to suffer the inconvenience of Abbey Woods. Just pointing out that Abbey Woods far exceeds the quality of work environment that a lot of RAF, and let's face it, MOD work places offer.
Britmil will always 'stag on'. Other Govt depts will down tools and start chucking teddies about. Check out any other Govt dept ref allowances/food/petrol.
Police/civil servants/Fireman(capitals=sign of respect) all have more generous and sensible ways of recompensating expenses. I cannot fathom why I work in the public sector and have such a complex system of recompense.
Our elected representatives enjoy a fine subsidised restaurant in the House of Commons. S*d them, their self-elected pay rise, and the horse they rode in on. Twice.
Rant off