Question follow-through · 29383

Civil Contingencies Act 2004

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if she will update the Civil Contingencies Act to reflect the changing nature of mass communication in a time of war.

awaiting answerCabinet Office

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Answering body
Cabinet Office
Tabled
14 Sept 2026
Target answer date
12 Oct 2026
Answer
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Recorded timeline

  1. 14 Sept 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if she will update the Civil Contingencies Act to reflect the changing nature of mass communication in a time of war.

  2. 12 Oct 2026

    Target answer date

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Official data retrieved 1 Oct 2026.

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