Civil Defence
The question
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.
Answered by 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 in national security and resilience.
The Ministry of Defence will actively support this work and is committed to learning from international best practice.
The GOV.UK/Prepare website sets out actions the public can take to prepare for emergencies.
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