Oral QuestionMinistry of Defence

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 27 January 2026Answered: 2 February 2026

Asked by

Rachel Gilmour

Liberal DemocratTiverton and Minehead

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Defence

Answer from Hansard

Luke Pollard

I thank the hon. Member for her interest. It is precisely for those reasons that we established the Armed Forces Commissioner, an independent champion for our armed forces and their families. That legislation has now become law, and the recruitment process will conclude shortly.