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Defences's Support to Government Contingency Planning for Strike Action

06 December 2022

Proposing MP
James Heappey Con
Wells
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the provision of Defence support to civil authorities in the UK during contingency planning for potential strike action.

Action Requested

There is no specific new action proposed, but the minister outlines the existing framework and principles governing Military Aid to the Civil Authority (MACA) that would be followed in such circumstances.

Key Facts

  • Defence support to civil authorities in the UK is governed by the MACA process.
  • The MACA process is driven by a set of publicly available principles outlined in Joint Doctrine Publication.
  • MACA may be authorised when required for emergency situations or national security.
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