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  • Cat695
    Cat695 Posts: 3,647 Forumite
    frugal_matelot wrote: »
    See this
    http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200809/cmagenda/ob90331.htm

    Tuesday 31st March 2009

    Written Ministerial Statements to be made today

    9 Secretary of State for Defence: Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body—Response to recommendations.


    Looks like we will find out something today


    I get the feeling though that they'll just say something like their thinking about it.
    If you find yourself in a fair fight, then you have failed to plan properly


    I've only ever been wrong once! and that was when I thought I was wrong but I was right
  • frugal_matelot
    frugal_matelot Posts: 66 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    thesmiddy wrote: »
    It's out, but embargoed until 1200. I'm sure details will appear here in due course. At least killick writers will now get paid what we deserve!

    Its a pay cut isn't it? (Only joking)
  • Ivrytwr3
    Ivrytwr3 Posts: 6,304 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    1 hour to go...............not holding my breath!





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  • frugal_matelot
    frugal_matelot Posts: 66 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Ivrytwr3 wrote: »
    1 hour to go...............not holding my breath!





    11h5mw0.jpg

    I wouldn't - not for a whole hour. :rotfl:
  • thesmiddy
    thesmiddy Posts: 38 Forumite
    I wouldn't advise anyone to hold their breath for an hour...
  • frugal_matelot
    frugal_matelot Posts: 66 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    save your breath so you can rant at midday
  • davilown
    davilown Posts: 2,303 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    You'll be waiting till past 1500 I think as there are several statements to be read out after Commons Prayers at 1430 today
    30th June 2021 completely debt free…. Downsized, reduced working hours and living the dream.
  • davilown
    davilown Posts: 2,303 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    oh, and 2.8% anyone?
    30th June 2021 completely debt free…. Downsized, reduced working hours and living the dream.
  • System
    System Posts: 178,390 Community Admin
    10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    I think 2.8% could be about right
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  • Ivrytwr3
    Ivrytwr3 Posts: 6,304 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    1200hrs, any news?!
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