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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 10 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Sunday, 19 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence Medical Services: Vacancies

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 130 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, what the Defence Medical Services pressures are that have been caused by workforce shortages.

Answer

As outlined in the Strategic Defence Review, the workforce shortages and the fragility of global supply chains are pressures for Defence Medical Services and the NHS.

Work is ongoing between the MOD and NHS to understand system-wide capacity and capability, potential future need and shared plans for delivery to meet Defence medical needs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
79534
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Vacancies Defence Medical Services
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk