Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 8949
Chiefs of Staff
Tabled: 14 October 2024
Answered: 22 October 2024
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on (a) appointing service chiefs for four years tenures and (b) reviewing the performance of service chiefs two years after their appointment.
Answer
Al CarnsService Chiefs are appointed for three years. After 18 months in post, an extension of one additional year (to four years) may be considered, factoring in performance and succession planning requirements. The Chief of the Defence Staff, Chief of the Naval...
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