Oral Question·Ministry 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.