Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 69
69
Accepted in Part
The Armed Forces should have a more central and standing role in preparing for and...
Recommendation
The Armed Forces should have a more central and standing role in preparing for and responding to emergencies like pandemics, given the depth of capability and experience they have in planning, logistics and rapid mobilisation. The Civil Contingencies Secretariat should work with the Armed Forces to improve operational expertise in emergencies in public bodies. Coronavirus: lessons learned to date 31
Government response summary AI-generated
The government partially accepts, acknowledging the Armed Forces' important role and committing the Civil Contingencies Secretariat to continue working with them to improve operational expertise. However, it also emphasizes the primary leadership role of civilian agencies in future emergency responses.
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Government Response
Accepted in Part
HM Government · verbatim extract
Accepted in Part
The government partially accepts this recommendation. The Armed Forces have and continue to play an important role in preparing for and responding to emergencies, providing unique capabilities to support civil authorities. The Civil Contingencies Secretariat will continue to work with the Armed Forces to share best practice and improve operational expertise in emergencies in public bodies. However, the government also recognises the importance of ensuring that civilian agencies are equipped with the necessary resources and training to lead the response to future emergencies.
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