Hey Grunt - raw nerve or something? Have you ever spoken to any member of the HCDC? I have and believe me they do 'by and large' do a good job for the collective welfare of soldiers sailors and airmen - no they don't do individual casework - which your MP might - but they do have our best interests at heart. Jess the Dog is right about their comments on the new Pension - they also comment on the quality of our kit, and the absence thereof. Go read some of their reports and then see if you still hate them!