Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 18836

Defence

Tabled: 9 December 2024

Answered: 16 December 2024

Question

Helen Maguire

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the planned 10% cut to his Department's headcount on military capability.

Answer

Maria Eagle

We are currently reviewing the civil service workforce required to deliver Defence’s strategy, and to align with the Chancellor’s announcement on public spending and the recent budget. We are committed to having an agile and sustainable workforce with the...

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