Question
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what her timeline is for publishing the findings of the review into the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
Answer
The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 provides a legislative framework for emergency preparedness across the UK. We are currently undertaking a Post-Implementation Review of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. Through this review we will assess whether the Act is delivering its objectives and consider any changes needed. A public Call for Views was launched on 14th July 2026 and closed on 5th October 2026, gathering evidence from across the resilience community. We are currently analysing the responses and will be conducting further targeted stakeholder engagement throughout the autumn and winter to test emerging findings and reach recommendations.
Verdict: AMBER (42/100)
The reply gives concrete information on where the review stands: the Call for Views closed on 5 October 2026, responses are being analysed, and targeted engagement is planned through autumn and winter to reach recommendations. It does not say when the findings will be published, which was the core of the question. A member of the public would likely need to ask again for a publication date.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| What is the timeline for publishing the findings of the review into the Civil Contingencies Act 2004? | Partially Addressed | Direct | The reply gives concrete timing for the review's progress (Call for Views closed 5 October 2026, responses being analysed, targeted engagement through autumn and winter to reach recommendations), but it never states when the findings will be published, so the literal question about publication timing is only partly answered. |