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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much funding 77th Brigade has received in each year since its formation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much funding 77th Brigade has received in each year since its formation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether 77th Brigade has collected information on (a) sitting MPs, (b) former MPs, (c) political activists and (d) political organisations since 2022.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether 77th Brigade has collected information on (a) sitting MPs, (b) former MPs, (c) political activists and (d) political organisations since 2022.
A whole range of agencies, including the 77th Brigade, will study media platforms that deliver social media to our citizens in this country. If that comes from a foreign state trying to manipulate our young people, it is obviously a concern. As a former Security Minister I saw the radicalisation, exploitation and sexual exploitation of people through those platforms, and we should all be grateful that those systems are monitored.
A whole range of agencies, including the 77th Brigade, will study media platforms that deliver social media to our citizens in this country. If that comes from a foreign state trying to manipulate our young people, it is obviously a concern. As a former Security Minister I saw the radicalisation, exploitation and sexual exploitation of people through those platforms, and we should all be grateful that those systems are monitored.
I have been asking the Prime Minister and other Ministers about Government bodies spying on the activities of British citizens, including politicians, activists and journalists. In a statement issued in 2020 the Ministry of Defence said that the British Army’s information warfare unit, the 77th Brigade,
“do not, and have never, conducted any kind of action against British citizens.”
However, the Secretary of State said on 30 January that the 77th Brigade scours Twitter “to assess UK disinformation”. Can the Minister clarify whether the 77th Brigade conducts any surveillance actions against British citizens, for what purpose, and whether that is really the best use of its time?
I have been asking the Prime Minister and other Ministers about Government bodies spying on the activities of British citizens, including politicians, activists and journalists. In a statement issued in 2020 the Ministry of Defence said that the British Army’s information warfare unit, the 77th Brigade,
“do not, and have never, conducted any kind of action against British citizens.”
However, the Secretary of State said on 30 January that the 77th Brigade scours Twitter “to assess UK disinformation”. Can the Minister clarify whether the 77th Brigade conducts any surveillance actions against British citizens, for what purpose, and whether that is really the best use of its time?
I have been asking the Prime Minister and other Ministers about Government bodies spying on the activities of British citizens, including politicians, activists and journalists. In a statement issued in 2020 the Ministry of Defence said that the British Army’s information warfare unit, the 77th Brigade,
“do not, and have never, conducted any kind of action against British citizens.”
However, the Secretary of State said on 30 January that the 77th Brigade scours Twitter “to assess UK disinformation”. Can the Minister clarify whether the 77th Brigade conducts any surveillance actions against British citizens, for what purpose, and whether that is really the best use of its time?
A whole range of agencies, including the 77th Brigade, will study media platforms that deliver social media to our citizens in this country. If that comes from a foreign state trying to manipulate our young people, it is obviously a concern. As a former Security Minister I saw the radicalisation, exploitation and sexual exploitation of people through those platforms, and we should all be grateful that those systems are monitored.
I think we can all accept that there is a legitimate role for the security services in combating disinformation campaigns from foreign, hostile states. However, a recent report from the campaign group Big Brother Watch showed that in 2020 a number of British citizens had their social media posts featured in monitoring reports produced for the Cabinet Office by the British Army’s 77th Brigade. Will the Secretary of State tell the House: is the 77th Brigade still monitoring social media posts of British citizens, and, if so, for what purpose and under what authority?
I think we can all accept that there is a legitimate role for the security services in combating disinformation campaigns from foreign, hostile states. However, a recent report from the campaign group Big Brother Watch showed that in 2020 a number of British citizens had their social media posts featured in monitoring reports produced for the Cabinet Office by the British Army’s 77th Brigade. Will the Secretary of State tell the House: is the 77th Brigade still monitoring social media posts of British citizens, and, if so, for what purpose and under what authority?
One part of the 77th Brigade’s role is to challenge disinformation, not opinion—its role is not to monitor or counter opinion, as that is about the freedom we all enjoy in our society. The 77th Brigade is on the lookout for media manipulation of misinformation or lies from abroad, and where that is found, it is flagged to the appropriate authorities. I am happy to write to the right hon. Gentleman with fuller details about what legal authorities it functions under, but I assure him that if at any stage I have seen anything that I think crosses that line, I have, in writing, made sure that is known and it is stopped.
One part of the 77th Brigade’s role is to challenge disinformation, not opinion—its role is not to monitor or counter opinion, as that is about the freedom we all enjoy in our society. The 77th Brigade is on the lookout for media manipulation of misinformation or lies from abroad, and where that is found, it is flagged to the appropriate authorities. I am happy to write to the right hon. Gentleman with fuller details about what legal authorities it functions under, but I assure him that if at any stage I have seen anything that I think crosses that line, I have, in writing, made sure that is known and it is stopped.
One part of the 77th Brigade’s role is to challenge disinformation, not opinion—its role is not to monitor or counter opinion, as that is about the freedom we all enjoy in our society. The 77th Brigade is on the lookout for media manipulation of misinformation or lies from abroad, and where that is found, it is flagged to the appropriate authorities. I am happy to write to the right hon. Gentleman with fuller details about what legal authorities it functions under, but I assure him that if at any stage I have seen anything that I think crosses that line, I have, in writing, made sure that is known and it is stopped.
I think we can all accept that there is a legitimate role for the security services in combating disinformation campaigns from foreign, hostile states. However, a recent report from the campaign group Big Brother Watch showed that in 2020 a number of British citizens had their social media posts featured in monitoring reports produced for the Cabinet Office by the British Army’s 77th Brigade. Will the Secretary of State tell the House: is the 77th Brigade still monitoring social media posts of British citizens, and, if so, for what purpose and under what authority?
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much funding the British Army’s 77th Brigade has received in each year since its formation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much funding the British Army’s 77th Brigade has received in each year since its formation.
The Army does not delegate its financial budgets below Divisional level therefore it is not possible to determine how much funding 77th Brigade has been allocated since its formation in 2015.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the 77th Brigade was formed and for what purpose.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the 77th Brigade was formed and for what purpose.
77th Brigade was established in 2015. It delivers information activities as part of broader military effects against hostile state actors and violent extremist organisations based outside the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the British Army’s 77th Brigade has collected information on (a) sitting Members, (b) former Members, (c) political activists and (d) political organisations since the Unit's formation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the British Army’s 77th Brigade has collected information on (a) sitting Members, (b) former Members, (c) political activists and (d) political organisations since the Unit's formation.
The British Army's 77th Brigade deliver information activities as part of broader military effects against hostile state actors and violent extremist organisations based outside the UK.
77th Brigade have never collected information on any of the referenced groups mentioned by the hon. Member.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which Minister or official authorised the 77th Brigade to collect data related to public statements, social media and internet activity as part of its work.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which Minister or official authorised the 77th Brigade to collect data related to public statements, social media and internet activity as part of its work.
77th Brigade was created in 2015 and conducts information operations, including information activity and outreach, across a range of disciplines. This includes collecting, creating, and disseminating digital and wider media content in support of designated tasks. Like many Armed Forces units, 77th Brigade supported the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic and provided support to the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport, who were working to counter disinformation.
The Secretary of State referred to the allegations in the weekend press about 77th Brigade. I know him well enough to know that when he told us that he gave clear instructions and guidelines to the brigade, which operates only against foreign powers and extremists, he was telling the exact truth. However, will he review the issue and ensure that his guidelines have been followed in all cases?
The Secretary of State referred to the allegations in the weekend press about 77th Brigade. I know him well enough to know that when he told us that he gave clear instructions and guidelines to the brigade, which operates only against foreign powers and extremists, he was telling the exact truth. However, will he review the issue and ensure that his guidelines have been followed in all cases?
I thank my right hon. Friend for the compliment. I have already instructed that we not only look into the story but check that the instructions that I issued after a visit were carried out.
I thank my right hon. Friend for the compliment. I have already instructed that we not only look into the story but check that the instructions that I issued after a visit were carried out.
I thank my right hon. Friend for the compliment. I have already instructed that we not only look into the story but check that the instructions that I issued after a visit were carried out.
The Secretary of State referred to the allegations in the weekend press about 77th Brigade. I know him well enough to know that when he told us that he gave clear instructions and guidelines to the brigade, which operates only against foreign powers and extremists, he was telling the exact truth. However, will he review the issue and ensure that his guidelines have been followed in all cases?
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the 77th Brigade were active in Scotland in 2014.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the 77th Brigade were active in Scotland in 2014.
77th Brigade was not formed until 2015.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will provide details of the (a) remit of 77th Brigade and (b) any restrictions on activities imposed on that unit.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will provide details of the (a) remit of 77th Brigade and (b) any restrictions on activities imposed on that unit.
The British Army website details the role and activities of 77th Brigade. 77th Brigade | The British Army (mod.uk) "Our aim is to challenge the difficulties of modern warfare using non-lethal engagement and legitimate non-military levers as a means to adapt behaviours of the opposing forces and adversaries."
All activity conducted by 77th Brigade is in accordance with the legal and policy requirements of the MOD and is subject to Ministerial oversight.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, further to the Answer of 25 October 2021 to Question 59966, on Army: Scotland, whether 77th Brigade has had involvement in (a) Northern Ireland or (b) Northern Ireland related security issues.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, further to the Answer of 25 October 2021 to Question 59966, on Army: Scotland, whether 77th Brigade has had involvement in (a) Northern Ireland or (b) Northern Ireland related security issues.
77th Brigade has had no involvement in Northern Ireland or related security issues.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the 77th Brigade are involved in the monitoring of activities related to opposition to the siting of Trident missiles on the Clyde.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the 77th Brigade are involved in the monitoring of activities related to opposition to the siting of Trident missiles on the Clyde.
77th Brigade are not involved in the monitoring of activities related to opposition to the siting of Trident missiles on the Clyde.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what relationship the 77th Brigade has with the Police Scotland Crime Campus at Gartcosh.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what relationship the 77th Brigade has with the Police Scotland Crime Campus at Gartcosh.
77th Brigade have no relationship with the Police Scotland Crime Campus at Gartcosh.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the 77th Brigade has conducted operations against targets in Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the 77th Brigade has conducted operations against targets in Scotland.
77th Brigade has not and does not conduct operations targeted at UK domestic audiences.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the 77th Brigade has been deployed as part of the response to the covid-19 outbreak in the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the 77th Brigade has been deployed as part of the response to the covid-19 outbreak in the UK.
A team from the Ministry of Defence, including members of the Army's 77th Brigade, is currently supporting the UK Government's Rapid Response Unit in the Cabinet Office and are working to counter dis/misinformation about COVID-19. Additionally, 77th Brigade planners, including from the Brigade's Engineer and Logistic Staff Corps, have also deployed as part of Defence's wider support to the Government's response to this national emergency.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many personnel from the 77th Brigade have been deployed on operations in the last 12 months.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many personnel from the 77th Brigade have been deployed on operations in the last 12 months.
Between 1 February 2017 and 1 February 2018, 29 personnel from 77th Brigade have been forward deployed on operations. Additionally, the majority of staff at 77th Brigade are employed to provide operational support from the United Kingdom.