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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 Monday, 2 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 assessment he has made of the potential impact of the focus on a single battalion group on the number of All Arms Pre-Parachute Selection courses run each year.

Answer

The Strategic Defence Review position on military parachuting capabilities represents no change to the current Defence parachuting provision. Therefore, there is no anticipated change to the number of All Arms Pre-Parachute Selection courses or the Basic Parachute Course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
114080
Session
2024-26
Related items
Armed Forces: Parachuting
Monday, 16 February 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Armed forces Training Parachuting
Link
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