37 Andrew Rosindell Exiting the European Union Biography information for Andrew Rosindell Exiting the European Union false 1 2018-11-27T11:19:58.477Z Spelthorne Kwasi Kwarteng false 2018-11-27 Biography information for Kwasi Kwarteng <p>The UK’s proposal for future security cooperation with the EU, as set out in the Technical Note on External Security, is aligned with the Government’s White Paper on the Future Relationship published on 12 July 2018, and reflected in the Political Declaration on the Framework for the Future Relationship.</p><p>The future relationship on foreign policy, defence and development is based on a flexible relationship, which enables us to activate and intensify UK-EU cooperation during a crisis or on a shared priority, where it is in our mutual interest. The UK will make independent choices in foreign policy, defence and development, and our national security will remain the sole responsibility of the UK.</p><p> </p> 2018-11-21 Romford To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, if he will (a) withdraw the Technical Note on External Security published on 24 May 2018 and (b) ensure that the UK Government does not give the EU control of UK national security assets after the UK leaves the EU. 194078 203 National Security House of Commons Department for Exiting the European Union 2018-06-20 To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to recommendation two of the Capability Review of the Cross Government Funds, published on 28 March 2018, when he plans to publish the country level strategies of the National Security Strategy. Biography information for Lloyd Russell-Moyle Cabinet Office Cabinet Office Lloyd Russell-Moyle false National Security 2018-06-25T14:47:01.707Z Aylesbury Mr David Lidington false 2018-06-25 Biography information for Sir David Lidington <p>The Government will publish external versions of cross-government strategies, as they are updated, where this is compatible with UK national security.</p> 1 Brighton, Kemptown 53 Cabinet Office 155915 Defence Ministry of Defence false 1 2018-06-11 Biography information for Julia Lopez 2018-06-11T15:48:41.37Z South Staffordshire Gavin Williamson false 2018-06-11 Biography information for Sir Gavin Williamson <p>As the House is aware, the Ministry of Defence is currently conducting the Modernising Defence Programme.</p><p>I meet the National Security Adviser on a regular basis to discuss key issues including Russia’s increasingly destabilising behaviour, conflict and tension in Syria and the wider Middle East, the spread of violent extremism and organised crime in ungoverned spaces, and the situation on the Korean peninsula.</p><p>The Modernising Defence Programme will take all of this into account as we determine what capabilities and policies we need to meet the threats we face.</p> Hornchurch and Upminster National Security 905756 11 Julia Lopez Defence What recent discussions he has had with the National Security Adviser on the current and future intensity of the threat environment. Cabinet Office Cabinet Office Biography information for Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield House of Lords 2018-05-22T15:04:39.227Z Lord Young of Cookham false 2018-05-22 Biography information for Lord Young of Cookham <p>The Chilcot Checklist is a guide to aid decision-making during planning and implementation, developed by Partners Across Government. It aligns with both military values and the Civil Service Code.</p><p> </p><p>We will undertake an update of the Cabinet Manual once the UK has left the EU, and will determine at that time what revisions are necessary.</p><p> </p> HL7826 To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to incorporate the Chilcot Checklist into the Cabinet Manual. National Security 2018-05-14 2 false Cabinet Office 53 Exiting the European Union 2018-05-10 Lord Taylor of Warwick 2 To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have made progress in securing a Brexit deal on security. 203 HL7781 Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick Department for Exiting the European Union 2018-05-17T12:11:29.36Z Lord Callanan false 2018-05-17 Biography information for Lord Callanan <p>We have continued to build on the progress we made at March European Council, by jointly publishing the topics for discussion on the future framework. This incorporates both the economic and security partnerships outlined by the Prime Minister.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Government is clear that we must do whatever is most practical and pragmatic to provide security for our citizens. We therefore intend to develop a new security partnership with the EU that builds on the breadth and depth of our shared interests and values, and thus goes beyond any existing third country arrangements. We want to continue to cooperate with the EU on all aspects of our security relationship from foreign and defence policy, to law enforcement and criminal judicial cooperation.</p><p> </p> false Exiting the European Union National Security false Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching Prime Minister 23 To ask the Prime Minister, what the five most serious risks are to the (a) security and (b) prosperity of the UK that have been identified by her Government. 2018-05-08T15:17:55.467Z Maidenhead Mrs Theresa May false 2018-05-08 Biography information for Mrs Theresa May <p>The Government assesses the most significant risks to the UK and our interests through the National Security Risk Assessment (NSRA).The NSRA is used to inform the National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review. Copies are available in the libraries of the House.</p> Prime Minister Sir Nicholas Soames Mid Sussex 2018-05-01 National Security Prime Minister 139917 1 Biography information for Viscount Waverley 2018-05-10T16:03:30.823Z Baroness Stedman-Scott false 2018-05-10 Biography information for Baroness Stedman-Scott <p>The Fusion Doctrine acts as a framework for our National Security Strategy so that we can identify the most effective and efficient combination of methods to achieve the Government’s objectives. The doctrine will ensure that in defending our national security we make better use of all of our capabilities: from economic levers; through cutting-edge military resources; to our wider diplomatic and cultural influence on the world’s stage.</p><p>Our response to the Salisbury attack is an example of the Fusion Doctrine in practice. We are deploying the full range of our National Security capabilities to counter the threats of hostile activity wherever it may come from.</p><p>The 2018 National Security Capability Review (NSCR) makes clear the Government’s commitment to addressing a complex and evolving threat picture to safeguard national security. The UK Volunteer Reserve Forces trained strength continues to grow, totalling 32,240 (as of January 2018). Both reservists and regulars contribute manpower and specialisms to two innovative Brigades which were established in direct response to hybrid threats as identified in the SDSR 2015, these units provide specialist capabilities in strategic communications, cyber and intelligence.</p><p>The two Brigades are:</p><p>· 77 Brigade which is comprised of approximately 200 Regular and 270 Reserve Service Personnel;</p><p><strong>· </strong>1 Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Brigade comprised of approximately 2,800 Regulars and around 2,100 Reservists.</p> Cabinet Office Viscount Waverley 2 HL7352 National Security 2018-04-26 false Cabinet Office Cabinet Office 53 To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answers by Earl Howe on 11 and 13 April (HL6782 and HL6848), how the Fusion Doctrine from the 2018 National Security Capability Review is now being used to “improve our collective approach to national security”; and how many new reservists or other resources to deal with hybrid threats, based on the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015, have been recruited and trained. 1 false 53 2018-03-14T14:59:20.843Z Hertsmere Oliver Dowden false 2018-03-14 Biography information for Oliver Dowden <p>The National Security Council (NSC) has agreed the high-level findings of the National Security Capability Review (NSCR). Ministers have agreed that we should finalise the NSCR with a view to publishing a report in late spring.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The NSCR considered threats and opportunities facing the UK. It integrates domestic, international and online security to tackle the increasingly interrelated and complex threats we face. It identified how we can use our national security capabilities more effectively and efficiently to achieve our three national security objectives: Protect our people; Project our global influence; and Promote our prosperity.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The conclusions of the NSCR will be published in late spring. Defence played its full part in the review. As a result of high-level findings from the NSCR, the NSC commissioned a programme of work to modernise defence building on the National Security Strategy and the SDSR15. The aim of the Modernising Defence Programme (MDP) is to make sure that defence is sustainable and affordable and is configured to address the threats we face. The MDP will report to the Prime Minister, Chancellor and Defence Secretary.</p><p> </p><p> </p> National Security Cabinet Office Luke Pollard Cabinet Office To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will take steps to ensure the National Security Capability Review prioritises the capability of the UK's defence; and if he will a statement. 127876 Biography information for Luke Pollard Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Cabinet Office 2018-02-19 Defence Defence Hemel Hempstead Ministry of Defence 2018-02-09T14:10:09.2Z Milton Keynes North Mark Lancaster false 2018-02-09 Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton <p>The Ministry of Defence has conducted no such assessment, and I cannot comment on assessments performed by the security services.</p> Sir Mike Penning Biography information for Sir Mike Penning National Security To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of whether Russian companies listed on the London Stock Exchange and supplying raw materials such as aluminium to Russia represent a threat to the UK's national interests and security; and if he will make a statement. 126275 1 11 2018-02-01 false Layla Moran 53 National Security false Cabinet Office Cabinet Office 2018-01-24 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. 2018-02-27T11:06:55.95Z Aylesbury Mr David Lidington false 2018-02-27 <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> 124622 124621 Biography information for Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon 1 124620 Cabinet Office 0 10 1