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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Monday, 7 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 April 2025. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 28 April 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of defence reform on Deputy Chief of Defence (a) staff positions and (b) roles.

Answer

The organisation and structure of our Armed Forces has been considered as part of Defence Reform, including the ranks of the Deputy Chief of Defence Staff roles.

Within the Military Strategic Headquarters, there remains two Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (DCDS) roles: DCDS(Military Strategy and Operations) and DCDS(Force Development).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
44500
Session
2024-26
Related items
Defence Reform
Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Armed forces Defence Reform
Link
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