Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 14031
Defence: Training
Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 9 July 2026
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 27 October 2025 to question 83119 on Defence: Training, what progress has he made in confirming the launch date for the Apprenticeship and Graduate Clearing System.
Answer
Luke PollardWe are working with the 5% Club and industry, including through the Defence Industrial Joint Council, to pilot an approach to retaining talent within the defence sector. We expect the pilot to begin during this financial year.