Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 117249

Armed Forces: Commonwealth

Tabled: 3 March 2026
Answered: 11 March 2026

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UKRomford

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to encourage and support Commonwealth citizens to join the Armed Forces.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
Commonwealth citizens are, and always will be, an important and valued part of the UK Armed Forces and we have never stopped recruiting them. Citizens of over 40 Commonwealth countries are currently serving in the UK Armed Forces, and as at 1 October 2025...

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