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1247755

	registered interest
	date	02/11/2020
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	National Security
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the potential effect on UK security threats of reducing Army personnel numbers by 7,000.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	110228
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2020 answer text <p>Our Armed Forces work tirelessly to protect the UK and our interests at home and abroad, and deliver against the UK's strategic priorities. We will always prioritise our response to the threats that the UK faces.</p><p>No decisions have been taken on the Integrated Review. In light of the decision to move to a one-year Spending Review, the Government is considering the implications for the completion of the Review and will provide an update to Parliament once these have been decided.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey grouped question UIN 110229 question first answered 09/11/2020 16:43:34 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1247756

	registered interest
	date	02/11/2020
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	National Security
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the potential effect on UK strategic security priorities of reducing Army personnel numbers by 7,000.
	tabling member constituency	Portsmouth South
	tabling member printed	Stephen Morgan
	uin	110229
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2020 answer text <p>Our Armed Forces work tirelessly to protect the UK and our interests at home and abroad, and deliver against the UK's strategic priorities. We will always prioritise our response to the threats that the UK faces.</p><p>No decisions have been taken on the Integrated Review. In light of the decision to move to a one-year Spending Review, the Government is considering the implications for the completion of the Review and will provide an update to Parliament once these have been decided.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey grouped question UIN 110228 question first answered 09/11/2020 16:43:34 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	4653 label Biography information for Stephen Morgan

1418376

	registered interest
	date	31/01/2022
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	National Security
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason the latest revised guidance for holders of national security clearance, published on 31 January 2022, has removed the previous requirements for clearance-holders (a) to create and contribute to a positive environment in which security is given appropriate priority, (b) to raise any concerns about individual or organisational practices that are in breach of security procedures and (c) to speak to local security teams, security controllers or line managers if the clearance-holder has concerns about a specific activity or individual.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	114677
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2022 answer text <p>The government recently established the Accreditation Check as a new level of National Security Vetting to improve security within the aviation industry. GOV.UK pages were updated to include this but an administrative error saw some information mistakenly removed. This was rectified as soon as the Cabinet Office became aware.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Northampton North answering member printed Michael Ellis question first answered 03/02/2022 17:56:10 answering member 4116 label Biography information for Sir Michael Ellis
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1418666

	registered interest
	date	01/02/2022
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	National Security
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to bring forward legislative proposals on countering state threats.
	tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
	tabling member printed	Layla Moran
	uin	116029
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2022 answer text <p>The Home Office will be introducing new legislation to provide the security services and law enforcement agencies with the tools they need to tackle the evolving threat from hostile activity by foreign states.</p><p>The Government is reviewing responses to the Home Office Public Consultation on legislative proposals to tackle state threats. Legislation will be introduced as soon as parliamentary time allows.</p> answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds question first answered 04/02/2022 16:28:00 answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds previous answer version 49037 answering member constituency East Hampshire answering member printed Damian Hinds answering member 3969 label Biography information for Damian Hinds
	tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

802261

	registered interest
	date	06/12/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	National Security
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans a public consultation on the defence aspects of the National Security and Capability review.
	tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
	tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
	uin	117948
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2017 answer text <p>The National Security Capability Review is a cross-Government exercise being led by the National Security Adviser. Whether, when, or to what extent this work is made public will be determined in due course.</p> answering member constituency South Staffordshire answering member printed Gavin Williamson question first answered 18/12/2017 15:45:22 answering member 4108 label Biography information for Sir Gavin Williamson
	tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

802267

	registered interest
	date	06/12/2017
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	National Security
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he expects the review of the National Security Strategy to be published.
	tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
	tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
	uin	117954
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2017 answer text <p>The review of our national security capabilities is currently taking place in support of the ongoing implementation of the 2015 National Security Strategy (NSS) and Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR). Ministers will consider the conclusions of the review in due course.</p> answering member constituency Ashford answering member printed Damian Green question first answered 12/12/2017 15:46:30 answering member 76 label Biography information for Damian Green
	tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

808825

	registered interest
	date	18/12/2017
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	National Security
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the timetable is for the review of national security capabilities to be published.
	tabling member constituency	Angus
	tabling member printed	Kirstene Hair
	uin	119934
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2017 answer text <p>The review of our national security capabilities is currently taking place in support of the ongoing implementation of the 2015 National Security Strategy (NSS) and Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR). Ministers will consider the conclusions of the review in due course.</p> answering member constituency Ashford answering member printed Damian Green grouped question UIN 119933 question first answered 20/12/2017 16:13:57 answering member 76 label Biography information for Damian Green
	tabling member	4675 label Biography information for Kirstene Hair

1256833

	registered interest
	date	30/11/2020
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	National Security
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to update the National Security Strategy.
	tabling member constituency	North Durham
	tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
	uin	122601
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/12/2020 answer text <p>In his statement on 19 November, the Prime Minister said the Government will announce the full conclusions of the Integrated Review early in the new year. Through these conclusions we will set out the Government's overarching strategy for national security and foreign policy, including defence, diplomacy, development and national resilience, setting direction for more detailed strategies and departmental activity in the coming years.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 03/12/2020 11:37:57 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Lord Beamish

1256775

	registered interest
	date	30/11/2020
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	National Security
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the effect on national security of the establishment of front organisations in the UK by overseas political parties.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	122606
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2020 answer text <p>The Intelligence and Security Agencies produce and contribute to regular assessments of the threat posed by Hostile State Activity, including around potential interference in UK democratic processes. We keep such assessments under review and, where necessary, update them in response to new intelligence.</p><p>It is and always will be a priority for this Government to secure the UK’s democracy against all forms of interference, whilst welcoming transparent political participation and debate. The Defending Democracy programme brings together government, civil society and private sector organisations. As announced in the Queen’s Speech, we will bring forward new legislation to provide the security services and law enforcement agencies with the tools they need to disrupt hostile state activity.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Norwich North answering member printed Chloe Smith question first answered 08/12/2020 18:00:08 answering member 1609 label Biography information for Chloe Smith
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

829853

	registered interest
	date	24/01/2018
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	hansard heading	National Security
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reasons he has established a dedicated national security communications unit; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
	tabling member printed	Layla Moran
	uin	124620
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2018 answer text <p>The National Security Capability Review (NSCR) identifies areas where we can do further cross-government work, including as one example on our strategic communications. The NSCR will set out further details when published.</p> answering member constituency Aylesbury answering member printed Mr David Lidington grouped question UIN 124621 124622 question first answered 27/02/2018 11:06:55 answering member 15 label Biography information for Sir David Lidington
	tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran