Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 86790

Army: Recruitment

Tabled: 30 October 2025
Answered: 18 November 2025

Question

Will Stone

LabourSwindon North

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 14 November 2023 to Question HL288 on Army: Recruitment, what were the conclusions of the evaluation of bespoke terms of service for under-18s.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
The Soldier terms of service will continue to apply to all personnel, including for those under-18. The Army takes its duty of care for all personnel, particularly those under 18, extremely seriously, ensuring they are treated with special consideration. ...

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