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continue to need men and women of the highest calibre to meet
the challenging task which the Armed Forces will be called upon to
perform. We shall not therefore relax our recruiting effort and
will continue to provide full and worthwhile careers for all those
who enter.
Civilian employees in the United Kingdon
69. We estimate that the number of civilians employed in
support of the forces in the United Kingdom will eventually be
reduced by about 15,000, largely by normal wastage. Where redundancy
is unavoidable, for example because of the complete closure of an
establishment, the employees affected will be eligible for payments
under the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme. These are in
general more favourable than those prescribed under the Redundancy
Payments Act. As much notice as possible will be given to employees
and to their Trades Union and Staff Associations and there will be
full consultation as plans become more advanced.
Locally-entered civilians abroad
70. Some 15,000 locally-entered civilians employed in support of
the Services abroad will be affected by the withdrawal from overseas
bases. Their discharge will be phased in accordance with rundown
plans to be determined by the local Service authorities.
employees will be given as much notice as possible of their
discharge. They will be paid the terminal benefits and redundancy
compensation provided for in their conditions of service.
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