Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 43575

Defence: Reform

Tabled: 2 April 2025

Answered: 11 April 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS 573, whether the Chief of Defence People will be replaced by a civil service Director General.

Answer

Maria Eagle

This Government is bringing in the deepest reforms in UK Defence for 50 years, to speed up decision-making, secure faster delivery and achieve the best value for money for our troops and taxpayers. It is too early to specify the overall staffing requirem...

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