Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 54716

Reserve Forces

Tabled: 30 May 2025
Answered: 9 June 2025

Question

Mark Pritchard

ConservativeThe Wrekin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to introduce a civilian home guard as part of the armed forces reserve capabilities.

Answer

Al Carns
I am grateful for the contribution of our Reserve Forces who provide the UK with the ability to meet the threats we face at home and overseas, with the scale, skills, agility and connection to society that it needs, in a cost-effective way. Home Defence r...

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