Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Andrew Murrison and Andrew Lewer

Monday 11th September 2023 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. This is topicals; I decide how quick they will be. I do not need any help from those on the Front Bench. Can we please make sure we get Back Benchers in? If not, tell me which one you do not want to allow in.

[Andrew Lewer (Northampton South) (Con)]

T4. Continuity of education allowance is an important recruitment and retention facility for the armed forces, but it has not kept up with inflation in recent years. Can the Minister commit to ensuring that CEA levels are not eroded in the future?

[Dr Murrison]

CEA is an important way of making sure that the education of service children is not disrupted. To that end, I have asked for a review of CEA to make sure it is fit for purpose, and I will have the results of that review later this year.