Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces: Absence without Leave
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether members of the Armed Forces who a) are absent without leave and b) have deserted remain eligible to receive pay, pensionable benefits, allowances, or other benefits during the period of their absence.
- Answer
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Armed Forces Personnel who are Absent Without Leave or who have Deserted are not eligible to receive pay, pensionable benefits, allowances, or other financial benefits during the period of their absence.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 124974
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Conditions of employment Armed forces Desertion Absence without leave
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- 2026-04-20 09:57:03 +0100
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