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<p>I have had recent engagement with the UKSV across various aspects of National Security
Vetting (NSV).</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The NSV process takes into account many
aspects of an individual’s life in order to gather a greater understanding of any
risks which may make them unsuitable to have access to sensitive information, assets
or access to certain sensitive sites. The individual’s health (both physical and mental)
are just one of those aspects. Any mitigations to those risks are also taken into
account when making a decision on suitability for clearance. I can advise that many
people with mental health considerations do hold NSV clearance.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>NSV
policy is kept under constant review to ensure that policy reflects changes in society
and addresses new and emerging global trends.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>It may
interest the Honourable Member and her constituents to know there is public facing
guidance available on the UKSV government website. This includes information about
the vetting process as well as mental health considerations and includes efforts made
to help demystify the vetting process and ensure improved inclusivity.</p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>In line with the practice followed by successive administrations,
the Government does not otherwise comment on security matters.</p><p> </p>
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