Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to Operation Yellowhammer HMG Reasonable Worst Case Planning Assumptions paragraph 13, what assessment she has made of which nations and regions of the UK are at the highest risk of increased public disorder and community tensions.

It is the duty of any responsible Government to prepare for every eventuality including the scenario that we leave the EU without agreeing a deal.

The government continues to engage broadly with communities of all backgrounds and origins to make sure we are aware of any concerns communities may have and provide targeted support.

The police have tried and tested strategic mobilisation plans for responding to a wide range of emergency scenarios, including widespread disorder. We are working closely with the National Police Chiefs Council and National Police Coordination Centre to ensure they are appropriate for a No Deal EU Exit.

There is no intelligence to suggest that there will be widespread public disorder, but we are working closely with the Police to ensure the safety and security of our citizens in all scenarios.