Please take it. I'd be pleased to answer your questions. Space does not permit a verbatim transcript of the question and answer period. Admiral Thomas was asked whether he thought the link between civil service and military salaries should continue. He replied that it doesn't matter what system you have.
Different countries have different systems.
What does matter is that the resulting compensation is fair, just and does not penalize the people of the Armed Forces. Some years ago the Government of Canada decided to link military and civil service pay . They struck that bargain but they have not kept it. Any change should be in two stages. First, honour the present relationship and then arrive at any other system you wish.