Armed Forces: Families
Commons · Question 16434 · Tabled 7 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps are being taken to support military families during overseas deployments.
Answer
Answered by Calvin Bailey, 14 Jul 2026
Defence is grateful for the support of Service families, and acknowledges that overseas deployment, whether accompanied or unaccompanied, can place additional demands on them. Our Families Overseas Survey gathers evidence to inform policy decisions on the...