Written questions

Armed Forces: Health Services

Commons · Question 119575 · Tabled 10 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 18 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to improve the medical capacity of the armed forces.

Answer

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 18 Mar 2026

The Strategic Defence Review recognises rebuilding medical capacity and capability within Defence is critical to ensure our Armed Forces remain fighting fit in peacetime and are prepared to meet operational demands when at war. Defence Medical Services (D...