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Military Bases: Security

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 11 September 2025UIN 75277

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the potential security risks posed to military sites by (a) what3words and (b) other digital mapping platforms.

Answered by Al Carns

Defence is committed to maintaining the highest standards of security and will continue to adapt and respond to all threats to safeguard our national defence capabilities.

While we are unable to comment on specific security arrangements including the security risks posed by what3words and other digital mapping platforms, I can assure the hon. Member that we take the security of our sites extremely seriously and we are continually reviewing and updating our security measures.

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