Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 79388
Armed Forces Covenant: Employment
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 18 October 2025
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of (a) expanding the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and (b) replicating that scheme to cover emergency services personnel.
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesThe Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) encourages employers to pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the Armed Forces community, and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant. ERS now comprises 8,000+ employers which repres...
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