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Written question asked by Luke Evans (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 September 2026. It was answered by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Monday, 21 September 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Emergencies: Mobile Phones

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if she will publish the criteria used to assess whether to use the emergency alerts system on Friday 14 August 2026.

Answer

Every Emergency Alert is carefully coordinated with responding public bodies and agencies. This tool is only used in emergency scenarios and where the need is greatest. The Cabinet Office remains committed to reviewing every alert request on a case-by-case basis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26650
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Emergencies Mobile phones Warnings
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk