Written question asked by Lord Wallace of Tankerness (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 3 November 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 November 2022. It was answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 November 2022 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

National Security Council

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what role the Foreign Policy and Security Council will play in co-ordinating inter-departmental collaboration between the Department for International Trade and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Answer

The Foreign Policy and Security Council is no longer operational. Instead, as set out in its Terms of Reference, the National Security Council, will consider matters relating to trade strategy, amongst other issues including national security and foreign policy. The National Security Council (Europe) will consider matters of trade in relation to Europe.

The Cabinet Secretariat continues to support the Prime Minister and the chairs of Cabinet Committees in the conduct of government business, including international trade.

The full list of Cabinet Committees is available at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-cabinet-committees-system-and-list-of-cabinet-committees

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL3221
Session: 2022-23
Attachment: Cabinet Committees List
Subjects: National Security Council
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

National Security Council

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