Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, to what extent (a) security, (b) environmental and (c) other potential threats are responsible for recent advice to UK citizens to stock up with three days of supplies to build resilience; and whether requiring citizens to make these preparations is compatible with levels of expenditure on (i) defence and (ii) other relevant policy areas.

Everyday emergencies impact communities across the country, from severe storms to flooding. That’s why we launched this campaign to raise awareness of the simple steps households can take to Be Ready. The campaign includes general preparedness advice for households that will help them in a range of scenarios, from severe weather to cyber attacks, but particularly where there is disruption to essential services to the home. The campaign is part of the Government’s whole-of-society approach to resilience where everyone has a role to play. Many of the suggested actions are free or low cost, such as writing a household emergency plan or signing up to the Priority Services Register if eligible.