HC Deb 08 November 1977 vol 938 cc64-5W
27. Mr. Townsend

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will set up a review of the increasing financial problems of Service families and their connection with the matrimonial trouble and stress within the Armed Forces.

Mr. Mulley

I am keeping a close watch on the financial problems being experienced by Service men and their families, and evidence on pay is being presented to the Armed Forces Pay Review Body. I cannot see that it would help to set up a further review.

37. Mr. Durant

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will take steps to call for an interim report from the Armed Forces' Pay Review Body.

Mr. Mulley

No.

39. Mr. Goodhew

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will initiate an inquiry into the pay and conditions of service of members of the Armed Forces.

Mr. Mulley

I have nothing to add to the answer I gave earlier to my hon. Friend the Member for Loughborough (Mr. Cronin) and the hon. Members for Beckenham (Mr. Goodhart) and Richmond, Surrey (Sir A. Royle).