Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to improve (a) recruitment and (b) retention of the officer corps of the Army Reserve.
The new Army Reserve under 'Future Soldier' is being delivered through the Army Reserve Transformation programme. This will implement measures to improve recruitment and retention across the Whole Reserve Force, including resetting policy and culture, developing a fit-for-purpose Army Reserve estate, and delivering an Army Reserve which gives its people a sense of purpose and belonging.