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Armed Forces: Engineers

Asked by Derek TwiggLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 February 2025UIN 25173

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many engineers there were in post in the (a) Royal Navy, (b) Army and (c) RAF in each year since 2010.

Answered by Luke Pollard

This information is being withheld as it would prejudice the capability, security and effectiveness of UK Armed Forces, and could provide tactical advantage to hostile forces.

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