Afprb 2009

A question about : Afprb 2009

Does anyone know when the Armed Forces Pay Review Body reports to Parliament? It get's later and later each year ( though not a major problem as they pay the increase from Apr).
Just get the feeling we will feel the brunt of the economic crisis this government has put us in.

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• Plenty of discussion of it on Pprune, Arrse etc.
  Not really been a topic on here, but 3% or more i hope.
• Pork passing window at 1000ft....
• Three % would be great although I fancy it's delayed due to 'people' changing increases by splitting them ie Apr 1.5, sept 1.2% etc.
  Nothing like a bit of political interference especially when they are being hauled over the coals for their second home expense claims
• I think someone needs to fill this post sharpish !!
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• Interesting to note that in 2007, the report wasn't published until 1st March. At the time is was considered to be long overdue. I would suggest this be a backstop to work to - so hopefully we will hear something this week.
• 1 Mar maybe accurate as that is when the revised JSP 752 is being released.
• That makes sense. Of course, the announcement could come tomorrow ahead of the revised JSP 752 being published.
• Of course, whilst trying to remain optimistic...........Could it be that the pay rise is announced on a day where there are no deaths in Theatre and a "big" story can "bury" it on the national news?
  Oh dear, I'm starting to sound cynical!
• Very late now - what on earth is going on?
  Why not some common courtesy to explain why the report is so late this year!
• I know there is already a thread on this, but wanted to highlight an update in a separate thread.
  I have just spoken to someone within Pol Pay & Charges in London to find out when the award is going to be published. The report has been written and was submitted to Government "some weeks ago." They are now considering it alongside other reviews and an announcement is expected shortly - but no firm commitment on the date as yet.
  What this means, I am not sure. I thought that the purpose of having the AFPRB was for an independent assessment which the Government rubber-stamped - so worrying that they have sat on it for some time.
• Just written to my local MP...
  Sir,
  Normally around mid-February, the pay award for the armed forces for the forthcoming year is published following recommendations by the Armed Forces Pay Review Board (AFPRB). At time of writing, there has yet to be an announcement on the pay award, and we remain in the dark as to when an announcement would be made. As I sure you will appreciate, this has aroused a certain amount of suspicion amongst my colleagues as to why no information is forthcoming. Such is the level of cynisim surrounding the Government, that many feel the award is going to be poor at the Government are waiting on an opportunity to "bury bad news" to publish the announcement. I have been informed that the AFPRB submitted their report to Government "some weeks ago." As the Government normally accepts the boards findings and recommendations, I am curious as to why they would be holding back on the announcement. I would be most grateful if you could look into this matter on behalf of the armed forces.
  Many thanks.
• they gave all the money to the banks and now are trying to find out what costs they can cut for the forces, well thats my opinion anyway, after all armed forces can't strike so we have to put up with the crap
• Just had a reply from my MP - he is going to take the matter up with the MOD.
• With wages set to stagnate everywhere else would it be wise for the government to announce generous pay rises for the armed forces?
• As far as I am aware the X Factor is only reviewed every five years. The last one was 2007, the next review is 2012.