Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 79513
Armed Forces: Health Services
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
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 establishing a Sponsored Reserve model.
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesThe Defence Medical Services (DMS) is exploring the potential for a ‘Sponsored Reserve’ model or equivalent to increase medical Reserve numbers, with more personnel held at readiness. The DMS is engaging with industry providers to inform this work and wil...
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