2010 to 2015 government policy: armed forces support for activities in the UK
Civil authorities have resources to cope with a wide range of emergencies but if they lack capability or are overwhelmed by the scale of events they can ask the Ministry of Defence for assistance.
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This policy paper shows the policy of the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government.
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Last updated 8 May 2015 + show all updates
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Policy document from the 2010 to 2015 government preserved in a different format for reference
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21 May 2013 - updated actions to include information on Military Aid to the Civil Authorities
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First published.