Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have appointed the Armed Forces Commissioner, and if not, when they plan to do so.

We are in the process of recruiting an Armed Forces Commissioner. It is expected that the Commissioner will be appointed in 2026, with plans for their office to be operational in April 2026. The role is subject to scrutiny in accordance with the principles of the Governance Code on Public Appointments. We remain committed to appointing the right person for this critical role, which is central to delivering a trusted and effective service for our people.