National Security Adviser
Commons · Question 115039 · Tabled 23 Feb 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Alicia Kearns
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how long it took for the National Security Advisor to be vetted after his appointment.
Answer
Answered by Dan Jarvis, 5 Mar 2026
Individuals appointed as National Security Adviser go through an extensive process which includes National Security Vetting (NSV). National Security Vetting for the current National Security Adviser was conducted to the usual standard set for Developed Ve...