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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 10 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Special Forces: Military Aid

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 126 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what specialist military capabilities Special Forces provide in support of (a) the police and (b) civil authorities.

Answer

It is the longstanding policy of successive Governments not to comment on the details of the activity, personnel or capabilities of the UK Special Forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
79499
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Military aid Special forces
Link
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