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Royal Navy (Pay and Conditions)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Defence – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 February 2001.

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Photo of John Spellar John Spellar The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence 12:00, 12 February 2001

I know that my hon. Friend has met the Under-Secretary of State to discuss the matter. My recollection from my days as Under-Secretary is that the percentage that can be deducted from service pay is greater than the CSA levels that are to be introduced. I admit that problems arise because of arrears, which are often due to CSA bureaucracy. My hon. Friend the Under-Secretary is considering the matter.

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