Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 85634

Civil Defence

Tabled: 27 October 2025

Answered: 4 November 2025

Question

Helen Maguire

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of launching a home readiness campaign to advise people on how to respond in the event of a potential conflict.

Answer

Al Carns

As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, a whole-of-society approach is crucial to strengthen resilience to the risks we face, including hybrid threats. The Cabinet Office-led Home Defence Programme will work to familiarise the public with their role i...

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