Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Abena Oppong-Asare (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 September 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
National Security Adviser
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 4 July 2025 to Question 64065 on National Security Adviser, for what reason the role of secretary to the National Security Council is fulfilled by the Deputy National Security Advisers; and what role the National Security Adviser has within the National Security Secretariat.
- Answer
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The NSA attends the National Security Council and provides advice to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet on national security matters. The relevant Deputy NSA acts as Secretary to the National Security Council as this is a civil service function. The NSA oversees cross-government delivery of the National Security Strategy 2025.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 71229
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Finance Intelligence services National Security Council National Security Secretariat National Security Adviser
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