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Armed Forces: Absence without Leave

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 124974

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether members of the Armed Forces who a) are absent without leave and b) have deserted remain eligible to receive pay, pensionable benefits, allowances, or other benefits during the period of their absence.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

Armed Forces Personnel who are Absent Without Leave or who have Deserted are not eligible to receive pay, pensionable benefits, allowances, or other financial benefits during the period of their absence.

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