Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 71344

Reserve Forces

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Matt Vickers

ConservativeStockton West

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support is available for reservists to help them balance defence service with civilian employment.

Answer

Al Carns
The Ministry of Defence works closely with Reservist employers to maximise the support Defence provides to Reservists. As part of this, Defence encourages employers to provide a minimum of 10 days additional paid leave to allow Reservists to complete thei...

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