Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 53761

Armed Forces: Officers

Tabled: 20 May 2025
Answered: 3 June 2025
Named Day

Question

Darren Paffey

LabourSouthampton Itchen

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to (a) review and (b) remove the upper age limit for entry into flying and other officer roles in the armed forces.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The Department is assessing current policies and identifying those which obstruct individuals from joining the Armed Forces. It is essential that new entrants to the Armed Forces meet set requirements so that they are capable of successfully tackling the ...

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