Reserve Forces
Commons · Question 115383 · Tabled 24 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Steve Barclay
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of applicants to the UK's Active Reserve forces successfully joined in the last year for which figures are available.
Answer
Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 29 Apr 2026
The UK’s Reserve Forces are a vital component of Defence, providing critical capability, specialist skills and a strong connection to wider society, while offering a flexible and cost‑effective means of meeting operational demand. Reserves underpin the Ar...