Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 85195

Armed Forces: Separation

Tabled: 27 October 2025

Answered: 30 October 2025

Named Day

Question

Stephen Gethins

Scottish National Party — Arbroath and Broughty Ferry

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to provide stable family homes for children of serving military personnel whose parents have separated.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

Defence recognises the needs of separating families and provides specific policy on accommodation to meet the needs of entitled Service personnel and their spouse in these circumstances. The Ministry of Defence remains committed to widening entitlement to...

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