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Written question asked by Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 28 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 November 2022. It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 December 2022 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Climate Change: Infrastructure

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy report, Readiness for storms ahead? Critical national infrastructure in an age of climate change, published on 27 October, what assessment the Government has made of the potential merits of appointing a Minister of State for critical national infrastructure.

Answer

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster confirmed during Cabinet Office Orals and Topicals on 27 October that both the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and myself are Ministers for resilience. The resilience portfolio includes working with the lead government departments for the Critical National Infrastructure sectors.

We will respond to the JCNSS report in full in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
97801
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Climate change Departmental responsibilities Infrastructure
Link
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