Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 192001
Chiefs of Staff
Tabled: 3 July 2023
Answered: 6 July 2023
Named DayQuestion
John Healey
Labour — Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his Department's timeline is for the new Chief of the General Staff to be (a) appointed and (b) in post.
Answer
Dr Andrew MurrisonGeneral Sir Patrick Sanders took up the post of Chief of the General Staff in June 2022 and will serve as head of the British Army for two years. The process of appointing a successor is ongoing.
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