Written questions

Reserve Forces: Training

2026-06-15 · Ministry of Defence · 10212 · Official question

James Cartlidge

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether there will be a reduction in reservist training in the (a) current and (b) next financial year.

Answer

Defence will continue to reprioritise budgets on routine basis to respond to changing demands on Armed Forces capabilities. This includes Reserve Service Days. Reservists provide a crucial capability to Defence; the standard requirement for a part-time vo...