Emergencies: Mobile Phones

(asked on 2nd September 2026) - View Source

Question to the Cabinet Office:

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.


Answered by
Dan Jarvis Portrait
Dan Jarvis
Minister of State (Home Office) (Security) (Jointly with the Cabinet Office)
This question was answered on 21st September 2026

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.

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