Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 106739
Ministry of Defence: Permanent Secretaries
Tabled: 19 January 2026
Answered: 27 January 2026
Question
Charlie Dewhirst
Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled New Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary announced, published on 31 October 2025, whether the outgoing Permanent Secretary will receive any (a) exit an
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesIt is anticipated that any severance payments received, would be published in the Ministry of Defence annual report and accounts for 2025 to 2026.