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they reflect the existing organisation functions of the unit; and

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members of the unit are aware of Mr. Rennie's study, although only senior staff are aware of his proposals. There would be st aff management problems if implement at ion were to be delayed.

Financial and Staffing Implications

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The proposed transfer of the RHKAAF to the General Disciplined Services (Officer) pay scale at the rates shown in the Annex requires additional recurrent expenditure of approximately $2 million per year at 1989 prices.

Publicity and Public Reaction

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The public is already aware of the

programme to expand the RHKAAF to take over the role of the garrison helicopters. paid on the General Disciplined Services pay scale, then a suitable announcement will be made.

If Members recommend that the RHKAAF should be

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There is unlikely to be strong public reaction. The decision to establish a civilian disciplined service to undertake all Government flying tasks is likely to be seen as a positive step

step to ensure that resources are available carry out this work when the garrison helicopter squadrons are withdrawn.

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(Principal Assist ant Secretary for Security, Mr K.A. SALKELD, and Principal Assistant Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr D.M. TODD, will attend for this item.)

2 May 1989

(LM (1) in SCR 6/581/882

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