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Written question asked by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 November 2024 (named day). It was answered by Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour) on Monday, 4 November 2024 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

National Security Council

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the written statement entitled Cabinet Committees, published on 10 October 2024, HCWS118, for what reason the National Security Council Economic Security sub-committee has been abolished; and what steps are being taken to co-ordinate economic security policy.

Answer

The body referred to in the Rt Hon. Members' question was one of a number of sub-Committees of the National Security Council (NSC). Since July 2024 the National Security Council itself considers economic security, as part of its broader strategic approach to national security including foreign policy, resilience, international relations, economic security, trade, development, defence and global issues.

Economic security is a priority for this Government, and we have taken a number of steps to coordinate economic security policy through the NSC and by embedding economic security into the Government’s Industrial Strategy to support long-term stability. Economic Security is a core concern of the Growth Mission Board and our work with international partners.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11829
Session
2024-26
Related items
Cabinet Committees
Thursday, 10 October 2024
Written statements
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Economic situation National Security Council
Link
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