Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 92323

Armed Forces: Training

Tabled: 18 November 2025
Answered: 26 November 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on levels of funding for training conducted by the (a) British Army, (b) Royal Navy and (c) Royal Air Force in the current financial year.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
There have been no discussions around funding for training specifically. Spend on training continues to be a Departmental priority.