Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 18791

Vocational Guidance: Armed Forces

Tabled: 14 July 2026
Answered: 20 July 2026

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Conservative — Huntingdon

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 12, what progress has he made in partnering jobcentre staff with military personnel to enhance career and training adv

Answer

Dame Diana Johnson
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is working closely with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to improve the support available through Jobcentre Plus for people interested in Armed Forces careers. Local relationships already exist between Jobcentres, A...
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