Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 111264
Ministry of Defence: Recruitment
Tabled: 5 February 2026
Answered: 13 February 2026
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when will he lift the civil service recruitment controls in his department.
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesAn initial month-long recruitment pause was introduced in October 2025 across the Department as one of a range of workforce levers to facilitate a measured and sustainable approach to workforce reductions. The pause has been extended and is currently bein...
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