Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the appropriateness of (a) Ministers and (b) senior civil servants enabling voice recognition software on their smartphones; and what discussions he has had with the Cabinet Office on the risk smartphones pose to security.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) regularly reviews its policies in the light of risks and technological developments, and ensures appropriate advice and guidance is in place for personnel at all levels. The MOD ensures all personnel receive standard security guidance on the use of official Portable Electronic Devices. We do not comment on specific aspects of our security posture.