Written questions

Unmanned Air Systems: Surrey Heath

Commons · Question 527 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 18 May 2026

Question

Asked by Al Pinkerton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of police funding to respond to incidents involving the misuse of unmanned drones in residential areas in Surrey Heath constituency.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 18 May 2026

The Home Office coordinates the government’s counter-drone policy. We lead work to understand potential risks posed by the misuse of drones and emerging technologies to ensure we have the right capabilities, personnel, training and powers to address these...