Written questions

Reserve Forces: Training

Commons · Question 6841 · Tabled 4 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 10 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Gareth Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reductions in the Defence training estate on the likelihood of achieving the Strategic Defence Review 2025's reserve personnel targets.

Answer

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 10 Jun 2026

Last year, this Government set out a clear, long-term vision to transform Defence through the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) 2025, establishing a path for the next decade and beyond. The SDR is clear that Reserve Forces are integral to a future force, wit...