The letter also asks for the AFPRB recommendations "by May...
The Government has issued instructions to the various pay review bodies, including the Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB), to commence their work for the 2024 pay round.
The Secretary of State's remit letter to the AFPRB Chair says that the nature of the "historically high" 2023-24 award should be taken into account, as well as "the Government's affordability position".