Mike Martin

Mike Martin

Liberal Democrat — Tunbridge Wells

Speaking in the House of Commons on 2 November 2026

Debate

Topical Questions

Contribution

T5. Recently, I visited Standing Joint Command in Aldershot, which is responsible for co-ordinating military support to the civil power, working through local resilience forums and councils. What conversations has the Secretary of State had with the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Defence to ensure that devolution and local government reorganisation strengthen the country’s resilience rather than weaken it?

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