Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 105108

Armed Forces Foundation Scheme

Tabled: 12 January 2026
Answered: 20 January 2026

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Conservative — Huntingdon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Royal Marines will be included within the scope of the Armed Forces Foundation Scheme.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
At the present time, there are no plans to include the Royal Marines in Tranche 1 of the Gap Year. However, Tranche 1 will help to understand the impact and measure success, informing the future shape of the scheme. The Royal Navy is developing a one-year...
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