Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 110921
Armed Forces: Disclosure of Information
Tabled: 4 February 2026
Answered: 13 February 2026
Question
Nick Timothy
Conservative — West Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the effectiveness of introducing a statutory duty of candour on the military.
Answer
Alex Davies-JonesThe Bill will apply to all public authorities, including the military.Appropriate safeguards for sensitive information will be in place and we are clear that nothing should undermine our national security.