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Army: Deployment

Asked by Dr Neil Shastri-HurstConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 126181

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of freezing Army personnel postings in the context of the geopolitical situation.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

The Department has no plans to freeze Army personnel movements in the context of the geopolitical situation and personnel management continues under existing arrangements to meet the needs of the Army, and to ensure the right people capability is provided to fulfil our national Defence commitments.

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