Question follow-through · 101265
Armed Forces: Motor Insurance
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, (a) whether he is aware of reports that some motor insurers refuse cover to individuals on joining the Armed Forces and (b) what steps he is taking to address this.
About this written question
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- Answering body
- Ministry of Defence
- Tabled
- 17 Dec 2025
- Target answer date
- 6 Jan 2026
- Answer
- 6 Jan 2026 · 20 calendar days after tabling
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Votes on this topic
- Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amendment · 23 Jun 2026
- Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness · 23 Jun 2026
- Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11 · 22 Jun 2026
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Recorded timeline
17 Dec 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, (a) whether he is aware of reports that some motor insurers refuse cover to individuals on joining the Armed Forces and (b) what steps he is taking to address this.
6 Jan 2026
Target answer date
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6 Jan 2026
Answer published
Under the Armed Forces Covenant, organisations are encouraged to make voluntary pledges to support Service personnel, Veterans and their families. However, insurance provision is a matter for private companies, and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not h...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
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