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UIN 8949

Chiefs of Staff

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on (a) appointing service chiefs for four years tenures and (b) reviewing the performance of service chiefs two years after their appointment.

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  1. 14 October 2024

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on (a) appointing service chiefs for four years tenures and (b) reviewing the performance of service chiefs two years after their appointment.

    Source: Commons

  2. 22 October 2024

    Answer

    Service Chiefs are appointed for three years. After 18 months in post, an extension of one additional year (to four years) may be considered, factoring in performance and succession planning requirements. The Chief of the Defence Staff, Chief of the Naval...

    Source: Written answer

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