questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many officers are employed by the Ministry of Defence Police; and whether he has made an estimate of the number officers that will be required in financial year 2025-26.
answerText: As at 31 March 2024, MDP employed 2,407 police officers. This figure is based on Full Time Equivalents. The officer requirement for 2025-26 is dependent on a number of factors including operational need and changes in Defence priorities. Recruitment is ke...
heading: Ministry of Defence Police: Staff