[DaveinGermany]

Because the lads & lasses are professionals, they may not agree with all they do, they'll gripe maybe, but they've given an oath to Queen & Country. And as such are bound to follow the dictates of egotistical, kiss arse politicos who want to make a name for themselves or gain a seat on some board somewhere.

But if you're after a genuine & valid reason why they should be there ........ sorry, I'm as much in the dark as everyone else.