Lord Booth: MOD: Written Answers (1)

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Written Question

Armed Forces Commissioner

Monday 16th June 2025

Asked by: Lord Booth (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the annual costs of the office of the Armed Forces Commissioner.

Answered by Lord Coaker - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

The financial implications of establishing and maintaining the office of the Armed Forces Commissioner are estimated to be within the range of £4.5 - £5.5 million. This figure is only an initial estimate and represents a significant uplift on the annual budget of the Service Complaints Ombudsman, which was £1.9 million in 2024.  We are committed to delivering value for money while ensuring the Commissioner has the resources they need to make the real difference our Armed Forces deserve.