Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 112387

Reserve Forces

Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 23 February 2026
Named Day

Question

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-Jones
The 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.