Armed Forces: Pay
Commons · Question 10142 · Tabled 16 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Wendy Morton
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the 3.6 per cent Armed Forces pay award on recruitment and retention; and what assessment he has made of whether military pay has kept pace with increases in
Answer
Answered by Calvin Bailey, 24 Jun 2026
Our people are the heart of our defence. I am deeply grateful to our UK Service personnel, along with their families, who make extraordinary sacrifices to keep our nation secure at home and strong abroad 24/7. This Government is proud of their professiona...