Written questions

Armed Forces: Recruitment

Commons · Question 53761 · Tabled 20 May 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 3 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Darren Paffey

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to (a) review and (b) remove the upper age limit for entry into flying and other officer roles in the armed forces.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 3 Jun 2025

The Department is assessing current policies and identifying those which obstruct individuals from joining the Armed Forces. It is essential that new entrants to the Armed Forces meet set requirements so that they are capable of successfully tackling the ...