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Armed Forces

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 4 November 2025UIN 84993

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 October 2025 to Question 79390 on Armed Forces, when he plans to publish the review of future workforce requirements.

Answered by Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence continues to make progress in enhancing Standing Joint Command (SJC), including a directed increase in resource to meet immediate priorities. Longer term workforce and capability requirements are being considered and, on current plans, will be announced as part of the Defence Investment Plan.

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