National Security: Departmental Coordination
Commons · Question 13801 · Tabled 29 Jun 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent initiatives have been undertaken to improve inter-departmental coordination on national security matters.
Answer
Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 3 Jul 2026
National security policy is decided by the National Security Council, and is supported at official level by the National Security Council (Officials) - both of which are attended by a range of departments depending on the subject. The National Security Se...