§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what information he has on the number of service men and women, as to(a) officers and (b) other ranks who are threatened with discharge due to indebtedness arising from assessments made by the Child Support Agency.
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§ Mr. HanleyService personnel can be liable for discharge where their persistent indebtedness has caused inefficiency or led to indiscipline; however, I am not aware of any instance where this has occurred as a consequence of an increased liability for child maintenance resulting from an assessment made by the Child Support Agency. Counselling is available to those who experience difficulty in managing debts and guidance will be given in dealing with creditors.