Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16431
Armed Forces: Recruitment
Tabled: 7 July 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026
Question
Jim Shannon
Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps are being taken to improve recruitment and retention in the UK armed forces.
Answer
Mr Calvin BaileyArmed Forces Recruitment and Retention is a primary focus and priority. We are taking decisive steps to address intake and outflow, and as of 1 October 2025 Armed Forces intake was greater than outflow. This is the first time since 2021. Over this Parliam...
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