Written questions

Government Departments: National Security

2026-06-21 · Cabinet Office · 11825 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he plans to publish the guidance issued to Departments on the use of the national security exemption.

Answer

Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 025: 'Protecting the UK’s national security through public procurement' was published on 19 June 2026.The PPN can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-025-protecting-the-uks-national-security-throu...