Written questions

Reserve Forces: Tax Allowances

2026-07-12 · Ministry of Defence · 18215 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will assess the potential merits of increasing tax free bounty payments to members of the reserve forces.

Answer

This Government recognises that Reserves are at the heart of Defence. Last month, this Government increased the bounty payments by 3.6% on 1 April 2026, following the Armed Forces Pay Review Body recommendations. This increased the annual tax free bounty ...