PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(5 June 2025)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department took to consult with service (a) personnel and (b) veterans during the development of the Strategic Defence Review 2025.
Asked by:
Sarah Bool (Conservative)
Asked by:
Sarah Bool (Conservative)
Answer
The MOD issued a call for evidence, explicitly inviting responses from military personnel and veterans that saw 1,700 individuals provide over 8,000 responses. We also conducted an internal survey to gather additional insights from those currently serving which saw 800 responses. The Review and Challenge Panels also included serving and retired military personnel.
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