Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 79511

Armed Forces: Health Services

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 19 October 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 131 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on making defence the employer of choice for (a) regular and (b) reserves medical staff.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

The Strategic Defence Review recognises Defence must become an employer of choice for medical staff (Regular and Reserves) by offering flexible employment, education, and training—facilitated by aligning with the NHS on pay, benefits, and terms and condit...

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