Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 112387
Reserve Forces
Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 23 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has authorised any reduction in reserve service days in the remainder of this financial year.
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesThe UK Armed Forces continually review Reserve Service Days (RSD) to ensure that the Reserve Forces meet operational requirements. There have been no reductions in RSD by the Services for the current financial year.