Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 105060
Armed Forces: Northern Ireland
Tabled: 12 January 2026
Answered: 20 January 2026
Question
Carla Lockhart
Democratic Unionist Party — Upper Bann
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to promote opportunities for young people in Northern Ireland to volunteer for the Armed Forces.
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesWe are committed to improving recruitment and retention through a range of targets, initiatives and measures and we are making a positive impact. The figures in the latest reporting period highlight that for the first time since early 2021, Armed Forces i...
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