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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 November 2024. It was answered by Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour) on Friday, 8 November 2024 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


National Security Committee: Deputy Prime Minister

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to (a) written statement entitled Cabinet Committees, published on 10 October 2024, HCWS118 and (b) his Department's publication entitled List of Cabinet Committees, updated on 21 October 2024, for what reason the Deputy Prime Minister was not listed as a member of the National Security Committee in the version published on 10 October.

Answer

The National Security Council is a Cabinet Committee, membership of Cabinet Committees is decided by the Prime Minister. In recognition that the Deputy Prime Minister would be regularly invited to attend, she has been made a permanent member as of 21 October 2024.




Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12233
Session
2024-26
Related items
Cabinet Committees
Thursday, 10 October 2024
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Deputy Prime Minister National Security Committee
Link
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