Pensions and A400M???
It seems that the answer to the PQ regarding pensions and clauses is confusing people. I have to admit I do not understand it either. Please seek clarification through your MP/Lawyer and/or if you wish PM me and I will compile a list of questions for HCDC to investigate. I have already requested legislation to remove the clause.
Regarding A400M. Here is an interesting timeline. Some dates approx
Jan 14 - No decision on Herc Foam
Jan 15 - MoS Article on Herc crash.
Jan 19 - Widows/relatives receive letter from RAF saying decision soon.
Jan 19/Mar7 -K to get foam. Not J. Initial no. airframes increases over time.
Jan 30 - 2nd MoS article. Foam costs £50,000
Mar 07- HCDC Meeting/Ingram Letters of evidence handed over
Mar 07/ April10- Decision reversed on J. J to get foam.
This is what I understand to have happened. Usual warnings apply. If you can help me to firm up dates please do.
Now expect a decision soon on the A400M. The MoD obviously did not consider the A400M to be vulnerable to small arms fire when every other European Nation buying it, did. I have no doubt that the MoD will suddenly see the light and agree to fit an inerting system. Thank you to everyone helping out there. We are winning small battles every day.
Chappie, will be thinking about you and the Boys at 1400 today. Good luck.
NG