Written question asked by David Davis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 February 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 February 2008. It was answered by Ed Miliband (Labour) on Friday, 22 February 2008 on behalf of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

National Security Committee

Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster on how many occasions the National Security Committee has met since it was formed; and what the purpose was of each of those meetings.

Answer: The Ministerial Committee on National Security, International Relations and Development (NSID), and its sub-committees, exist to consider issues relating to national security, and the Government's international, European and international development policies. Details of these Committees' membership and terms of reference are available in the Library of the House or can be viewed at:"http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/secretariats/committees/nsid.aspx"It is established practice that information relating to the proceedings of Cabinet Committees, including the number of meetings held and topics discussed, is not disclosed.

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