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Ajax Vehicles: Procurement

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 16 October 2025UIN 81266

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any personnel have reported medial issues arising from their involvement with the Ajax programme in the last six months.

Answered by Luke Pollard

As a former Defence Minister he will know that Army personnel routinely report a range of medical issues from business-as-usual training activity, this includes soldiers operating Ajax. The Ajax Safe System of Work ensures there is a safe working environment for all Ajax users.

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