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Reserve Forces

Commons · Question 71344 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support is available for reservists to help them balance defence service with civilian employment.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 8 Sep 2025

The Ministry of Defence works closely with Reservist employers to maximise the support Defence provides to Reservists. As part of this, Defence encourages employers to provide a minimum of 10 days additional paid leave to allow Reservists to complete thei...