Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to reduce the number of civilians employed by the Ministry of Defence to a specific number; and, if so, what progress is being made in achieving this.

In line with recommendations from the Strategic Defence Review, the MOD aims to reduce civil service costs by at least 10% by 2030. To achieve this, the Department is employing a range of workforce levers to facilitate a measured and sustainable approach to workforce reductions.

The MOD remains committed to transparency and will continue to provide updates on workforce matters through regular publications, including the Annual Report and Accounts.