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Government Departments: National Security

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 30 June 2026UIN 11825

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he plans to publish the guidance issued to Departments on the use of the national security exemption.

Answered by Chris Ward

Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 025: 'Protecting the UK’s national security through public procurement' was published on 19 June 2026.

The PPN can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-025-protecting-the-uks-national-security-through-public-procurement

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