Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he will respond to Question 93456 tabled on 22 November 2022 by the hon. Member for Wentworth and Dearne.

The Ministry of Defence received a Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) request from the Home Office on 15 November asking for 600 military personnel to be made available to bolster Border Force's contingency plans to maintain public services and minimise disruption in the event of any industrial action by Border Force staff.

Defence has reviewed this request against longstanding MACA principles and has agreed to meet this request. This will ensure the Home Office can maintain suitable levels of security at the UK border.