Suella Braverman MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Armed Forces: Sexual OffencesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what formal mechanisms exist for survivors of sexual assault in the Armed Forces to provide feedback on their experience of the investigative and welfare support systems, and how this feedback is used to inform p
Answer: The Defence Serious Crime Command (DSCC) has a Professional Standards Department where people can raise complaints/concerns in respect of the DSCC and Victim Witness Care Unit. The Service Police Complaints Commissioner also provides oversight of the Serv...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLegal Opinion: Sexual OffencesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that the new Independent Legal Advocacy service launching in 2026 provides impartial, accessible, and comprehensive legal advice to survivors of sexual assault in the Service Jus
Answer: The Independent Legal Advocacy pilot will provide impartial legal support to anyone aged 18 or over, irrespective of whether they are Service personnel or civilians. Anyone who reports a sexual offence pursuant with the Sexual Offences Act 1956/2003, that...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordViolence Against Women and Girls TaskforceMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many regional outreach teams will be established under the VAWG Taskforce, and what criteria will be used to determine their deployment across the UK.
Answer: The Violence Against Women and Girls Taskforce will address the cultural and behavioural drivers of unacceptable sexual behaviour, particularly against women, within the Armed Forces. Based on sites with significant training footprints, teams will work wi...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordViolence Against Women and Girls TaskforceMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the Violence Against Women and Girls Taskforce will become fully operational, and what its remit will be in relation to prevention, education, and survivor support within the Armed Forces.
Answer: The Violence Against Women and Girls Taskforce will address the cultural and behavioural drivers of unacceptable sexual behaviour, particularly against women, within the Armed Forces. Based on sites with significant training footprints, teams will work wi...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmy: Sexual OffencesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the capacity of the Army Welfare Service to provide safeguarding, youth services, and mental health support to survivors of sexual assault within the Armed Forces.
Answer: The Army Welfare Service (AWS) has the capacity, professional expertise, and national coverage required to provide safeguarding oversight, youth service provision, and coordinated mental health support to survivors of sexual assault across the Army. For y...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Sexual OffencesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that the confidential 24/7 crime line is accessible, well-publicised, and adequately staffed for serving personnel seeking to report sexual assault or harassment.
Answer: The Service Police Confidential crime line is monitored continuously by Service Police Officers employed within the Service Police Crime Bureau Operations Room. The service is widely publicised throughout the Services and on the internet, including but no...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Sexual OffencesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many reports of sexual assault within the Armed Forces have been made to the Defence Serious Crime Command since 2022; how many have resulted in charges; and how many have resulted in convictions.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) publishes annual Official Statistics into Murder, Manslaughter and Sexual Offending in the Service Justice System. Based on the latest Official Statistic data (https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/murder-manslaughter-sexu...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Sexual OffencesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many trauma-informed civilian liaison officers are currently employed within the Victim Witness Care Unit, and what assessment he has made of the Unit’s effectiveness in supporting victims of sexual assault s
Answer: The Victim Witness Care Unit (VWCU) has 15 Victim Liaison Officer positions. The assessment of VWCU’s standard and quality of service has to date been based on internal assurance, reviews and proactively acting upon feedback surveys from both clients (vic...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Sexual OffencesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the operational independence of the Defence Serious Crime Command from the military chain of command, and what steps he is taking to ensure that investigations into sexual assault a
Answer: The Defence Serious Crime Command became operational on 5 December 2022 and since its inception has been independent of the single Service Chains of Command to protect its operational investigative independence. Under Clause 12 of the Armed Forces Bill 20...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Conflict: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions the UK has had with NATO allies on the sustainability of air defence ammunition stocks in the event of prolonged drone-based conflict.
Answer: The UK has regular and ongoing discussions with NATO allies on the sustainability of air defence ammunition stocks. This includes through the NATO Conference National Armament Directors (CNAD), which held an extraordinary meeting on air and missile defenc...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers have been consulted on the potential to manufacture mobile anti-drone platforms for domestic defence.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continually monitors the threat posed to the UK. Integrated Air and Missile Defence, including the countering of the threat posed by Uncrewed Air Systems, will be prioritised appropriately as part of the future Integrated Force. De...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82687More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the feasibility of equipping UK forces with improvised anti-drone vehicles using mounted machine guns and spotlights.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continually monitors the threat posed to the UK. Integrated Air and Missile Defence, including the countering of the threat posed by Uncrewed Air Systems, will be prioritised appropriately as part of the future Integrated Force. De...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82686More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of deploying mobile, low-cost anti-drone units.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continually monitors the threat posed to the UK. Integrated Air and Missile Defence, including the countering of the threat posed by Uncrewed Air Systems, will be prioritised appropriately as part of the future Integrated Force. De...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGuided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that air defence systems are equipped to respond to (a) cost-asymmetric threats and (b) drone swarms.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continually monitors the threat posed to the UK. Integrated Air and Missile Defence, including the countering of the threat posed by Uncrewed Air Systems, will be prioritised appropriately as part of the future Integrated Force. De...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPoland and Ukraine: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82684More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has contingency plans in place to respond to mass drone incursions, in the context of drone incursions in Ukraine and Poland.
Answer: The UK is committed to defending every inch of NATO territory, including our contribution of Typhoon jets to defend Polish airspace as part of NATO’s Eastern Sentry. NATO is more united than ever as we continue to work closely to support Ukraine and defen...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of low-cost drone swarms on (a) military and (b) civilian infrastructure.
Answer: The Department is aware of the threat posed by low-cost drones to military and civilian infrastructure. the Ministry of Defence supports the Home Office in its national response to this. The Strategic Defence Review announced an investment of £1 billion t...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
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