Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 18215

Reserve Forces: Tax Allowances

Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 20 July 2026

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

ConservativeFylde

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will assess the potential merits of increasing tax free bounty payments to members of the reserve forces.

Answer

Luke Pollard
This Government recognises that Reserves are at the heart of Defence. Last month, this Government increased the bounty payments by 3.6% on 1 April 2026, following the Armed Forces Pay Review Body recommendations. This increased the annual tax free bounty ...

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