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Army Reserve: Training

Commons · Question 6101 · Tabled 2 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 9 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Gareth Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many additional instructors and permanent staff will be required to deliver Army Reserve basic training at alternative sites following the closure of Army Training Regiment Grantham.

Answer

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 9 Jun 2026

The Army is currently conducting an Army Reserve Basic Training Review which will make recommendations by Autumn 2026. This review will provide options for the future delivery of Army Reserve Basic Training across the United Kingdom.