Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 84007
Armed Forces: Training
Tabled: 21 October 2025
Answered: 29 October 2025
Question
Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to reduce holdover wait times for trainees.
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesHoldover wait times for trainees vary across the single Services and it is not a universal picture; however multiple steps are being taken to reduce wait times across all three Services. Force growth and training have been prioritised, with training pipel...
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