Written question asked by David Reed (Conservative) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Military Aid
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on how many occasions Military Aid to the Civil Authorities has been provided in the last 12 months.
- Answer
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In 2025 Defence delivered 88 Military Aid to Civil Authority (MACA) tasks. In 2026 so far, Defence has delivered 16 MACAs, including assisting during adverse weather events, security and ceremonial support for visits from senior politicians and dignitaries, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal support.
Defence maintains three UK Standby Battalions, keeping 900 service personnel on 24-48 hours' notice to move. These units stand ready nationwide to provide rapid support for resilience and MACA tasks.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 16360
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Registered interest declared
- Yes
- Subjects
- Military aid
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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- 2026-09-02 08:49:08 +0100
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