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Written question asked by Mark Oaten (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 19 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 October 1998. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 October 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the number of known incidences of marital breakdown in the armed forces (a) in total and (b) relative to the rate in the population as a whole in each of the last five years. - Not available. (Holding answer 22 October 1998).
Answer

Mr. Oaten: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the number of known incidences of marital breakdown in the armed forces (a) in total and (b) relative to the rate in the population as a whole in each of the last five years. [55864] Mr. Doug Henderson: [holding answer 22 October 1998]: My Department does not hold statistics of the nature requested.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
318 c113W; 55864
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Armed forces Marriage
Contains statistics
Yes