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Written question asked by Caroline Dinenage (Conservative) on Friday, 14 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 2025 (named day). It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence Business Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to establish an MPs' hotline for the Defence Business Services.

Answer

There are no plans to establish a hotline for Members of Parliament to contact Defence Business Services officials.

Ministers are accountable for the policies, decisions and actions of their Departments. Parliamentarians have direct access to Ministers, and any information they require from the Department should be provided by Ministers.

This guidance is intended to ensure that only accurate and releasable information is provided to Parliament and that Ministers can assure themselves of that before it is released.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
38354
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Members Defence Business Services Telephone services
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk