Moved by
Earl Attlee
12: After Clause 14, insert the following new Clause—
“Operation of “pay as you dine” system
(1) Within 12 months of the coming into force of this Act, the Secretary of State shall lay a report before Parliament on the operation of the “pay as you dine” system of catering for members of the armed forces.
(2) The report shall cover—
(a) estimated numbers of service personnel who are in “single living accommodation” but are acquiring and preparing their food locally rather than using “pay as you dine” facilities;
(b) any social impact, especially on military camaraderie, of service personnel either eating on their own or in small groups;
(c) an assessment of the economics for service personnel;
(d) comparisons between different services and different locations;
(e) the effect of “pay as you dine” on a balanced diet; and
(f) any other matter the Secretary of State thinks appropriate.”