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Q1
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The question arises from concerns about the current size of the Army and potential steps to increase it.
What steps he is taking to increase the size of the Army. The latest figure for the full-time strength of the Army is 73,520. There are no plans to change this target of 73,000 regular and 30,000 reserve personnel.
The latest figure for the full-time strength of the Army is 73,520. The Army is continuing to work towards its “Future Soldier” structure of 73,000 regular and 30,000 reserve personnel. There are no plans to change this target.
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Steps being taken to increase the size of the Army
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Q2
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Concerns about discrimination against white men in recruitment, relaxed security checks due to diversity promotion, and the impact of ideological pressures on national security.
Will the planned review of diversity policies seek to address those concerns? Media reports suggest that white men have been actively discriminated against in recruitment, security checks may be relaxed for ethnic diversity promotion, and senior military figures warn about ideology threats to national security.
I do not recognise the situation described. Security is taken seriously; personnel have appropriate clearance based on their job roles. Commonwealth candidates can accrue residency while serving but cannot take up higher vetting roles.
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Addressing concerns over discrimination, security checks, and ideological pressures
I Do Not Recognise The Situation Described
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Q3
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Figures indicate a potential reduction in Army numbers to 67,000 by 2026 due to recruitment and retention issues. Concerns about threats increasing while cuts continue.
Will the Minister commit to halting cuts to the Army? Figures show the British Army may shrink to as small as 67,000 by 2026 due to recruitment and retention crises. With growing threats, will he halt further cuts?
The Government are sticking to the “Future Soldier” plan for 73,000 regular and 30,000 reserve personnel.
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Commitment to halting Army cuts
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