Armed Forces: Leave
Commons · Question 24868 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Amanda Martin
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he takes to ensure that regulations for parental and compassionate leave are communicated to personnel in each branch of the armed forces.
Answer
Answered by Calvin Bailey, 8 Sep 2026
The Ministry of Defence recognises that Service personnel must be able to balance the demands of military service with their family and personal responsibilities. We are committed to providing fair, compassionate and accessible parental and compassionate ...