Armed Forces
Commons · Question 22895 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 7 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 14 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in moving all Regular personnel from administrative into front-line roles.
Answer
Answered by Calvin Bailey, 7 Sep 2026
The Department remains committed to maximising the operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces and ensuring that Defence personnel are focused on activity that best supports front-line outcomes. As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, Defence is tak...