Written question asked by Jonathan Edwards (Plaid Cymru) on Wednesday, 13 February 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 February 2019 (named day). It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Monday, 18 February 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Civil Disorder
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans his Department has to use troops to control potential civil unrest in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
- Answer
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The maintenance of public order is the responsibility of the police. There are no plans to utilise military personnel for public order in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 220847
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Civil disorder Military aid Brexit
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- 2019-02-18 17:31:48 +0000
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