Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 79515
Armed Forces: Health
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 19 October 2025
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of (a) Royal Navy, (b) Army and (c) Royal Air Force personnel are categorised as non-deployable.
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesThe table below presents the portion of UK Armed Forces personnel categorised as Medically Not Deployable, broken down by service, as at 1 July 2025: Medically Not DeployableRoyal Navy (including Royal Marines)9.9%British Army10.0%Royal Air Force12.3%