Disaster Relief and Emergencies: Equality

(asked on 16th October 2026) - View Source

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how the Risk Vulnerability Tool (RVT) is being integrated across departments to protect high-risk populations during emergencies.


Answered by
Dan Jarvis Portrait
Dan Jarvis
Minister of State (Home Office) (Security) (Jointly with the Cabinet Office)
This question was answered on 30th October 2026

The Risk Vulnerability Tool creates a map of the UK for different risks that we face, and shows where there are groups who might be disproportionately impacted. Vulnerable groups are identified by data including age, disability, or whether someone is receiving care. This tool is accessible to the UK Government and devolved governments through a secure platform.

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