Ministry of Defence and Home Office
In this assignment I will describe the role and responsibilities of the Ministry of Defence and the Home Office in relation to the public services.
Ministry of Defence
“We protect the security, independence and interests of our country at home and abroad. We work with our allies and partners whenever possible. Our aim is to ensure that the armed forces have the training, equipment and support necessary for their work, and that we keep within budget.”
Quote from: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Responsibilities
They have 7 military tasks:
To defend the UK and overseas territories such as the Falkland Island.
To provide nuclear deterrence to countries such as North Korea.
Providing strategic intelligence.
Supporting emergency organisations such as Red Cross.
To provide security for stabilization within the UK.
To provide a defence contribution with in the UK.
To defend their interests by using power in expeditionary interventions.
Priorities
Their priorities are:
To remove our troops in Afghanistan in preparation for the handover.
To continue the on-going defences within the UK and elsewhere.
To be completely prepared to undertake any military operations if the arise.
To continue with the change of the armed forces in order to simplify them and make them more cost effective.
Information from: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence/about
Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP was appointed Defence Secretary on 15 July 2014. Home Office
“The Home Office leads on immigration and passports, drugs policy, crime policy and counter-terrorism and works to ensure visible, responsive and accountable policing in the UK. Home Office is a ministerial department, supported by 27 agencies and public bodies.”
Quote from: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office
Responsibilities
The home office is responsible for:
Fixing the problems caused by illegal use of drugs within the United Kingdom.
Ensuring the safety of
Ministry of Defence
“We protect the security, independence and interests of our country at home and abroad. We work with our allies and partners whenever possible. Our aim is to ensure that the armed forces have the training, equipment and support necessary for their work, and that we keep within budget.”
Quote from: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Responsibilities
They have 7 military tasks:
To defend the UK and overseas territories such as the Falkland Island.
To provide nuclear deterrence to countries such as North Korea.
Providing strategic intelligence.
Supporting emergency organisations such as Red Cross.
To provide security for stabilization within the UK.
To provide a defence contribution with in the UK.
To defend their interests by using power in expeditionary interventions.
Priorities
Their priorities are:
To remove our troops in Afghanistan in preparation for the handover.
To continue the on-going defences within the UK and elsewhere.
To be completely prepared to undertake any military operations if the arise.
To continue with the change of the armed forces in order to simplify them and make them more cost effective.
Information from: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence/about
Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP was appointed Defence Secretary on 15 July 2014. Home Office
“The Home Office leads on immigration and passports, drugs policy, crime policy and counter-terrorism and works to ensure visible, responsive and accountable policing in the UK. Home Office is a ministerial department, supported by 27 agencies and public bodies.”
Quote from: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office
Responsibilities
The home office is responsible for:
Fixing the problems caused by illegal use of drugs within the United Kingdom.
Ensuring the safety of