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<p>There are currently two cross-departmental review processes being run by the Cabinet
Office. The first is focussed on National Security, refreshing the 2010 National Security
Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review. The second is the Bribery and
Corruption enforcement review.</p><p> </p><p>The next iteration of the National Security
Strategy and the Strategic Defence and Security Review will cover reserved matters.
The Cabinet Office plans to consult a wide range of stakeholders, including the Devolved
Administrations.</p><p> </p><p>The Bribery and Corruption enforcement review has consulted
widely, including with relevant agencies of the Devolved Administrations. These include
the National Counter Corruption Unit of Police Scotland, and the Crown Office and
Procurator Fiscal Service.</p><p> </p><p>There are also a number of cross-departmental
review processes being run, for example the ‘Cutting Red Tape’ programme and the Resilience
Review. These reviews consult widely, including with relevant agencies of the Devolved
Administrations where appropriate, usually via the Lead Government Departments.</p><p>
</p><p>I will write to the Honourable Member in the Autumn to provide a more detailed
update of the cross-departmental review processes being undertaken by the Cabinet
Office, and will place a copy of this letter in the library of the House.</p>
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