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Military Aid: British Nationals Abroad

Asked by Ayoub KhanIndependentMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 24 June 2025UIN 60379

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether procedures are in place to identify (a) UK citizens and (b) other dual nationals among foreign military personnel receiving UK military training.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Ministry of Defence does not routinely monitor whether those serving in foreign armed forces receiving training from the UK Armed Forces are UK citizens. The provision of any training to a foreign military is assessed on a case-by-case basis. The UK recognises the right of British nationals with additional nationalities to serve in the legitimately recognised armed forces of the country of their other nationalities.

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