Written questions

Armed Forces Commissioner

Commons · Question 101927 · Tabled 2 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 12 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many applicants for the role of Armed Forces Commissioner have been interviewed as of 1 January 2026.

Answer

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 12 Jan 2026

Five candidates have been interviewed for the role of the Armed Forces Commissioner to date. The recruitment follows the Governance Code on Public Appointments, which is designed to ensure the process is fair, open, and transparent. We are committed to ap...