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Army Reserve: Tax Allowances

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 July 2025UIN 64579

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of reservists received a tax free bounty in the last financial year.

Answered by Al Carns

Of the Volunteer Reserve and High Readiness Reserve population for the Financial Year 2024-25, 46% were paid an Annual Bounty Payment.

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