Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 117350
Armed Forces: Incentives
Tabled: 3 March 2026
Answered: 10 March 2026
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate has he made of the total cost of issuing operational tour bonuses in each remaining financial year of the current Parliament.
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesOperational Allowance (OA) is a location‑driven allowance that recognises increased and enduring danger in Specified Operational Locations (SOLs). The number of Service Personnel in receipt of OA reflects the number of Service Personnel deployed to SOLs. ...
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