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Reserve Forces

Commons · Question 111026 · Tabled 4 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 13 Feb 2026

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Asked by James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 6 May 2025 to Question 48851 on Reserve Forces: Finance, what assessment he has made of the level of available reserve service days; and what steps his Department is taking to increase t

Answer

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 13 Feb 2026

The UK Armed Forces continually review Reserve Service Days (RSD) to ensure that the Reserve Forces meet operational requirements. The Army is currently conducting a review of Army Reserve tasks, including those for 3 (UK) Division, through the Field Army...