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Vetting: Standards

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 24 March 2025UIN 39126

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, in what ways he plans to use funding previously allocated to the Vetting Transformation Programme to improve United Kingdom Security Vetting.

Answered by Ms Abena Oppong-Asare

The funding for the Vetting Transformation Programme (VTP) was provided by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) customers. Prior to the closure of the VTP, investments were made in digital system enhancements, resulting in increased assurance and improvement in the applicant user journey. Funding not used will be returned to UKSV customers.

In line with the practice followed by successive administrations, the Government does not otherwise comment on security matters.

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