Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department permits its employees to join a credit union through payroll deductions; and if he will make a statement.

In October 2015, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) launched a facility to make Credit Union services available to UK Regular Armed Forces personnel via payroll deductions. Three chosen Credit Unions are now working together collectively under the banner 'Joining Forces' to provide Service personnel with access to dependable savings facilities and safe, affordable loans. Further details are available from their website:

http://joiningforcescu.co.uk/

The MOD does not have an arrangement with a Credit Union for its civilian employees.