D'oh
If only one signed up - then don't you have the current situation where everyone pays for their own?
I get the impression that the issue here is that there are long term savings to be had by common equipment, platforms etc that do not directly affect operations ie helicopter numbers - a more logical approach but medium/long term & which wont happen if people do not manage somehow to join up and get on with it.
Given the state of the economy, I cant see this being the only round of cuts so to me this about getting ready to delivering the next round of 'efficency savings' in a better way than just cuttings numbers or flying hours - as is required in this round because of the time allowed.