Even the units with ongoing operational focus are running at less than 100% manning within TG1. Seem to recall a policy of best maximum 95%, but since the Manning figures are now hidden in the inaccessible (to me at least) RAF Placement Plan who knows? Some squadrons are fully manned but with a lot of newbies, and they have, of course, been through the LEAN machine which means there is no fat to carry the new kids.
Sadly this is spin and desperate attempts to make H-C go away whilst pretending to make savings.
Frankly any modern politician is a waste of oxygen
Better stop now, BP on the rise