Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 116947
Armed Forces: Pay
Tabled: 2 March 2026
Answered: 10 March 2026
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many individuals does he expect to receive an operational tour bonus 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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