Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support the (a) recruitment and (b) retention of Ministry of Defence Police officers.
Recruitment of Ministry of Defence Police officers targets locations facing the most acute recruitment challenges and uses a variety of outreach methods including social media, events and briefings. The terms and conditions of Ministry of Defence Police officers are subject to regular review including locational and other allowances. Feedback from exit interviews informs consideration of monetary and non-monetary steps to support retention.