Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 119575

Armed Forces: Health Services

Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026

Question

Luke Akehurst

LabourNorth Durham

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to improve the medical capacity of the armed forces.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
The Strategic Defence Review recognises rebuilding medical capacity and capability within Defence is critical to ensure our Armed Forces remain fighting fit in peacetime and are prepared to meet operational demands when at war. Defence Medical Services (D...

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