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Armed Forces: Parachuting

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 2 March 2026UIN 114079

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 16 February 2026 to question 111934 on Armed Forces: Parachuting, whether parachute regiment soldiers will continue to complete a) Pegasus Company and b) the Basic Parachute Course.

Answered by Al Carns

Parachute Regiment soldiers will continue to complete both Pegasus Company and the Basic Parachute Course.

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