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Written question asked by John Healey (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 January 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 January 2021. It was answered by Johnny Mercer (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 January 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Health Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many combat medics are serving in each branch of the armed forces.

Answer

There are circa 2,750 Combat Medical Technicians in the whole of the Armed Forces. Of these circa 570 are in the Royal Navy, circa 1,800 are in the Army, and circa 380 are in the Royal Air Force.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
133667
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Armed forces Deployment Health services
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk