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Armed Forces: Training

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 26 November 2025UIN 92323

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on levels of funding for training conducted by the (a) British Army, (b) Royal Navy and (c) Royal Air Force in the current financial year.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

There have been no discussions around funding for training specifically. Spend on training continues to be a Departmental priority.

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