Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 116540

Armed Forces Commissioner: Public Appointments

Tabled: 27 February 2026
Answered: 11 March 2026

Question

James Cartlidge

ConservativeSouth Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many candidates remain in the selection process to hire an Armed Forces Commissioner.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
The selection process for appointing the first Armed Forces Commissioner remains in progress. The Armed Forces Commissioner will play a pivotal role in improving service life for Service Personnel and their families. It is essential that we identify and a...

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