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Written question asked by Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 26 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 March 2025. It was answered by Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 March 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Cybersecurity and Intelligence Services: Cheltenham

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Prime Minister's oral contribution of 25 February 2025, Official Report, column 634, if he will make an assessment of the potential contribution of (a) GCHQ and (b) the Golden Valley Development in Cheltenham to the UK’s (i) intelligence services and (ii) cyber security expertise and capabilities as part of the upcoming national security strategy.

Answer

The Prime Minister announced a single national security strategy will be published ahead of the NATO Summit in June. This will bring together the national security related reviews underway. As part of creating this strategy, the drafters will consult with relevant Departments and Agencies, including intelligence services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34014
Session
2024-26
Related items
Defence and Security
Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Intelligence services GCHQ National security Regional planning and development Cheltenham Cybersecurity
Link
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