Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 70942

Armed Forces: Recruitment

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 3 September 2025

Named Day

Question

Dave Doogan

Scottish National Party — Angus and Perthshire Glens

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to review the recruitment of under 18s into the armed forces.

Answer

Luke Pollard

Young people from the age of 16 are eligible to join our Armed Forces and we are immensely proud of the apprenticeship and education opportunities available to those who choose a career in Defence. The Armed Forces provide a positive career choice (with o...

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