Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 114774

Ministry of Defence: WhatsApp

Tabled: 23 February 2026

Answered: 3 March 2026

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether it is his Department's policy that (a) Ministers and (b) special advisers use the disappearing messages function on Whatsapp on Government devices.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

The Ministry of Defence follows HM Government policy published on gov.uk on the use of WhatsApp. This recognises that non-corporate communication channels such as WhatsApp may be used exceptionally provided due care is given for security and recordkeeping...

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