I'm not sure which is worse:
1 - losing data on those who applied, (we're interested in you, but we don't respect your rights, and we're not very good at paying on time, so continue at your peril)
2 - those who failed FATs/AIB/OASC (here's another kick in the teeth, look on the bright side - we're not c@cking up your pay)
or 3 - those who did join (if you can't take a joke you shouldn't have joined, and we still reserve the right to c@ck up your pay,allowances etc)