Oral QuestionMinistry of Defence

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 24 June 2025Answered: 30 June 2025

Asked by

Gareth Snell

Labour (Co-op)Stoke-on-Trent Central

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Defence

Answer from Hansard

Al Carns

I highlight that the Prime Minister has made an announcement about broadening responsibility for the covenant, and the duty of care that it will deliver, from three Government Departments to 14. It will now be for other Departments to ensure that the duty is adhered to across all local councils.