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China: National Security Adviser

Asked by Alicia KearnsConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 3 September 2025UIN 71159

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will provide guidance on how Parliamentarians may scrutinise the visit of the National Security Advisor to Beijing, in the context of his decision not to give evidence to Parliamentary Committees.

Answered by Ms Abena Oppong-Asare

The Government has confirmed that the National Security Adviser will attend a private session with the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy in Parliament.

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