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Armed Forces: Allowances

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 3 March 2026UIN 116042

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many armed forces personnel have qualified for the operational allowance each year since its introduction.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

It is taking time to collate the required information to answer the hon. Member's Question. I will write to him when the information is available, and a copy of this letter will be placed in the Library of The House.

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