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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 20 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Parachuting

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 16 February 2026 to question 111934 on Armed Forces: Parachuting, what roles across the Armed Forces are defined as specialists.

Answer

Within the Armed Forces there are two levels of parachute specialisation: Low Level Para and High Altitude Para.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
114077
Session
2024-26
Related items
Armed Forces: Parachuting
Monday, 16 February 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Armed forces Deployment Parachuting
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk