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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 10 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. It was answered by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 October 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


National Security Council: Ministers

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to recommendation 32 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, which senior Ministers sit on the National Security Council (Nuclear) committee.

Answer

Membership of the National Security Council (Nuclear) comprises the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Secretary of State for the Home Department, Secretary of State for Defence, and Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. The membership is published on Gov.uk.

It is a long-established precedent that information about the discussions that have taken place in Cabinet and its committees, including how often they have met, is not normally shared publicly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
79341
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Ministers National Security Council
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk