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Armed Forces: Disclosure of Information

Commons · Question 110921 · Tabled 4 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 13 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Nick Timothy

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the effectiveness of introducing a statutory duty of candour on the military.

Answer

Answered by Alex Davies-Jones, 13 Feb 2026

The Bill will apply to all public authorities, including the military.Appropriate safeguards for sensitive information will be in place and we are clear that nothing should undermine our national security.