Written questions

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...