Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 91196
Armed Forces Commissioner
Tabled: 14 November 2025
Answered: 24 November 2025
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the Armed Forces Commissioner is expected to be appointed; and when the Commissioner's office is expected to be fully operational.
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesWe are in the process of recruiting an Armed Forces Commissioner . It is expected that a Commissioner will be appointed in early 2026, with plans for their office to be fully operational in April 2026. The role is subject to scrutiny in accordance with the principles of the Governance Code on Public Appointments and overseen by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments. We remain committed to appointing the right person for this critical role, which is central to delivering a trusted and effective service for our people.