Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 73631
Emergencies: Mobile Phones
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the UK Emergency Alert System has been (a) tested and (b) integrated with military contingency planning for civil emergencies.
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesContingency plans for civil emergencies are cohered by the Cabinet Office on behalf of the Government. Defence support is integrated into those plans where required through the Military Aid to Civilian Authorities (MACA) process. Emergency Alerts are inte...
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