They always got my pip when they referred to the Government pay guidelines and modified their review rather than calling it as it is and forcing the Treasury to change the numbers.
Last time I seem to remember a proper review was when Maggie got in and implemented the review in full.
For many years there used to be equality between an aircrew sqn ldr and an MP. It wasn't the plan, just how it seemed to work out.
How would that affect pay scales if it was made official?
Match CAS to PM, match SAC to a Police Constable, and go from there.