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Written question asked by Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative) on Monday, 19 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 January 2026. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Clubs

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is his policy on members of the Armed Forces (a) being members of single-sex private members’ clubs in a personal capacity and (b) participating in such clubs in a professional capacity.

Answer

Defence does not hold a specific central policy on individual membership of single-sex private members’ clubs. Participation with external organisations in a professional capacity is subject to formal approval through the Chain of Command.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
106741
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Clubs Armed forces Gender Membership Social clubs
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk