Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 17459
Armed Forces: Recruitment
Tabled: 9 July 2026
Answered: 16 July 2026
Question
Lola McEvoy
Labour — Darlington
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to make changes to the medical entry standards for joining the Armed Forces.
Answer
Mr Calvin BaileyDefence is committed to a diverse workforce and is seeking to ‘select in’ rather than ‘select out.’ I can confirm an update to the Joint Service Manual of Medical Fitness 950 (JSP 950) Leaflet 6-7-7, which sets the Medical Employment Standards (MES) for j...
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