Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 27293

Armed Forces: Private Education

Tabled: 29 January 2025
Answered: 3 February 2025
Named Day

Question

Nadia Whittome

LabourNottingham East

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of (a) increasing the termly rates and (b) expanding the eligibility criteria for the Continuity of Education Allowance.

Answer

Al Carns
The Ministry of Defence recognises the unique circumstances faced by our Service personnel and that frequent mobility can disrupt children’s education. Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) helps by providing the children of Service personnel with a sta...

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