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Asked by Liam ByrneLabourCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 4 November 2024UIN 11836

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the written statement entitled Cabinet Committees, published on 10 October 2024, HCWS118, for what reason the Secretary of State for Business and Trade is no longer a permanent member of the Na

Answered by Ms Abena Oppong-Asare

The National Security Council is a Cabinet Committee, membership of Cabinet Committees is decided by the Prime Minister. Cabinet committees have a standing membership, however other Ministers will be invited according to the agenda.

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