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Armed Forces: Disclosure of Information

Asked by Nick TimothyConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 13 February 2026UIN 110921

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the effectiveness of introducing a statutory duty of candour on the military.

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones

The Bill will apply to all public authorities, including the military.Appropriate safeguards for sensitive information will be in place and we are clear that nothing should undermine our national security.

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