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Armed Forces: Mental Health Services

Asked by James MacClearyLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 16 February 2026UIN 111521

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many dedicated mental health professionals there are per capita across the military; and how many have there been each year since 2015.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

I am withholding the information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

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